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Lawn Tennis as shown by 19th Century Photography

ByBrandt Rowles

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This book is a photographic record of early lawn tennis. Tennis in the 19th Century was mostly played by the upper social classes, although some homeowners of moderate income did build private courts. Their courts often were sloped, cow-pasture bumpy, and included hazards such as boulders and trees. Ordinary people mostly wore their formal street clothes to play the game. The photographs in this book show a far different look to the game than that of today. The book looks into the faces of these long dead people and enters the sunny landscapes of their distant years.

Details

Publication Date
Jan 24, 2007
Language
English
ISBN
9781411649644
Category
Sports
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Brandt Rowles

Specifications

Pages
79
Binding
Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Black & White
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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