Historical Dictionary of Skiing

Informationen zum Autor By E. John B. Allen Klappentext The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)PrefaceAcronyms and AbbreviationsChronology of SkiingIntroductionThe DictionaryAppendixes A. Olympic Winter Games: Sites, Dates, Nations, Athletes B. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Men C. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Women D. Nordic World Championships: Men E. Nordic World Championships: Women F. Alpine World Championships: Men G. Alpine World Championships: Women H. Nordic World Cup Sprint, Distance, Overall: Men I. Nordic World Cup Sprint and Distance, Overall: Women J. Ski Flying World Cup K. Speed Skiing Records L. Worldloppet Marathons M. Interski Venues N. Ski MuseumsBibliographyAbout the Author

Product details

• Authors: E John B Allen, E. John B. Allen, E.John B. Allen
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.12.2011
• EAN: 9780810868021
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-6802-1
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Sports; Historical Dictionaries of Spo; Historical Dictionaries of Sports; Historical Dictionaries of Spo
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Winter sport; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Foreign-language dictionaries