Download or read book A History of Skiing - A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including its History, Equipment, Different Styles and Techniques written by E. Wroughton and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This illustrated volume looks at the history of the sport, as well as equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more; making it perfect for those with an interest in the origins and development of this universally-enjoyed winter sport. Contents include: “The Antiquity and Renaissance of Ski”, “Countries in Which Ski-Running is Practised”, “Outfit”, “The Elements of Ski-Running”, “The Snow and its Peculiarities”, etc. 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.