Running - A Global History

Informationen zum Autor Thor Gotaas is a writer who specialises in folklore and cultural history. His previous books include The Gypsies (2000), The First in the Race: The History of Cross-Country Skiing in Norway (2003), and Ski Makers: The History of Norwegian Skis (2007). Klappentext In this unique, global account, Thor Gotaas offers many examples and anecdotes from running's long and diverse history. From earliest times to modern-day athletics meetings, World Championships and Olympic games, this book gives a full account of this physically demanding yet spiritually rewarding pastime. Zusammenfassung In this unique! global account! Thor Gotaas offers many examples and anecdotes from running's long and diverse history. From earliest times to modern-day athletics meetings! World Championships and Olympic games! this book gives a full account of this physically demanding yet spiritually rewarding pastime.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Thor Gotaas is a writer who specialises in folklore and cultural history. His previous books include The Gypsies (2000), The First in the Race: The History of Cross-Country Skiing in Norway (2003), and Ski Makers: The History of Norwegian Skis (2007).

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Thor Gotaas, Gotaas Thor
• Mitarbeit: Peter Graves (Übersetzung)
• Verlag: Reaktion Books
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 01.02.2012
• EAN: 9781861899132
• ISBN: 978-1-86189-913-2
• Seiten: 320
• Themen: Ratgeber > Sport > Allgemeines, Lexika, Handbücher, Jahrbücher, Geschichte; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / History, SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field, Sports teams & clubs, history of sport, Sports teams and clubs, Track & Field Sports, Athletics, Track and field sports, athletics