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This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Full of interesting historical information and practical instructions, this volume will appeal to curling enthusiasts with a particular interest in the history and development of the much-loved winter sport. Contents include: "A National Game", "A Game of Long Ago", "The Principles of Curling", "The Art of Curling", "The Skip", "The Single-Handed Game", "Curling in Scotland", "Curling in Switzerland", "Curling in Canada", and "Memories of the Ice". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
About the author
Bertram Smith is an author, educator, speaker, and poet who shares his love for the culture, beauty, and history of his birthplace, The Bahamas. He is the author of the poetry collection From the Puddle to the Pond (2020), the middle grade adventure fiction novella The Blue Hole (2021), and the Christian living nonfiction book Through the Battles without the Scars (2024). He is currently working several other books to encourage others who are walking through difficult times in their lives.With an extensive background teaching in public school, colleges, and university settings and active in church ministries over the many years, Bertram also enjoys reading, writing, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is the proud father of two beautiful daughters, Falashade and Jamani. Bertram lives with his beautiful, darling wife, Leslie, in Atlanta, Georgia.You can connect with Bertram on Facebook on the page "Books to Inspire Us."
