The Oxford And Cambridge Boat Races: A Chronicle Of The Contests On The Thames In Which University Crews Have Borne A Part, From 1829 To 1869 (1870)

By William Fisher Macmichael

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races: A Chronicle of the Contests on the Thames in Which University Crews Have Borne a Part, from 1829 to 1869"" was written by William Fisher Macmichael and published in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive account of the famous boat races between the two prestigious universities, Oxford and Cambridge, that took place on the Thames River from 1829 to 1869. The book is a historical record of the various races, including the details of the crews, their training, and the strategies they employed to win. It also includes a description of the course, the boats used, and the various challenges and obstacles that the teams faced during the races. Macmichael's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of rowing and the development of the sport in the United Kingdom. It provides an insight into the early years of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races and the evolution of the sport over time. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both the general reader and the serious scholar. Overall, ""The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races"" is a fascinating read that sheds light on an important part of British sporting history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165805898
• ISBN13: 9781165805891
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"