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9780486433578 English 0486433579 Amusing and informative for readers of all ages, this fascinating compilation of tennis lore and legend was written by an undefeated Davis Cup champion. In addition to its intrinsic interest to players and followers of the game, its citations from rare documents, scrupulous accuracy, and 29 antique illustrations make it a valuable reference and historical record. The author blends fact with humor and philosophy to recount the origins of the game, the genesis of its name, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other practical and historical elements. Unabridged republication of the main text of the 1932 edition., Dating from the time of the Crusades, beloved of both royalty and commons, tennis possesses a timeless appeal that's irresistible to players and spectators alike. Readers of all ages will likewise be enthralled by this fascinating compilation of tennis lore and legend. Author Malcolm D. Whitman was one of the great lawn tennis players at the turn of the twentieth century: an undefeated Davis Cup champion, he continued his longstanding study of tennis after his retirement from competition at age 25. His findings confirmed his conviction that tennis represents the ideal outdoor sport, promoting alertness, endurance, and self-control, as well as mental and physical health.Whitman's outstanding contribution to the history of tennis and lawn tennis is not only a book of absorbing interest to players and followers of the game but also a valuable reference and historical record. The author's painstaking and exhaustive research involved locating original documents -- some in remote, difficult-to-access places -- and a scrupulous authentication of facts. Yet there is nothing pedantic about his entertaining and informative text. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, he recounts the origins of the game, how it was named, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other practical and historical elements. This handsome gift edition, ideal for any tennis buff, features 29 antique illustrations., This outstanding contribution to the history of tennis and lawn tennis, featuring 29 antique illustrations, is not only a book of absorbing interest to players and followers of the game but also a valuable reference and historical record. The author's painstaking and exhaustive research involved locating original documents -- some in remote, difficult-to-access places -- and a scrupulous authentication of facts. Yet there is nothing pedantic about his entertaining and informative text. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, he recounts the origins of the game, the genesis of its name, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other practical and historical elements. The result will appeal to every tennis buff. Book jacket.
9780486433578 English 0486433579 Amusing and informative for readers of all ages, this fascinating compilation of tennis lore and legend was written by an undefeated Davis Cup champion. In addition to its intrinsic interest to players and followers of the game, its citations from rare documents, scrupulous accuracy, and 29 antique illustrations make it a valuable reference and historical record. The author blends fact with humor and philosophy to recount the origins of the game, the genesis of its name, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other practical and historical elements. Unabridged republication of the main text of the 1932 edition., Dating from the time of the Crusades, beloved of both royalty and commons, tennis possesses a timeless appeal that's irresistible to players and spectators alike. Readers of all ages will likewise be enthralled by this fascinating compilation of tennis lore and legend. Author Malcolm D. Whitman was one of the great lawn tennis players at the turn of the twentieth century: an undefeated Davis Cup champion, he continued his longstanding study of tennis after his retirement from competition at age 25. His findings confirmed his conviction that tennis represents the ideal outdoor sport, promoting alertness, endurance, and self-control, as well as mental and physical health.Whitman's outstanding contribution to the history of tennis and lawn tennis is not only a book of absorbing interest to players and followers of the game but also a valuable reference and historical record. The author's painstaking and exhaustive research involved locating original documents -- some in remote, difficult-to-access places -- and a scrupulous authentication of facts. Yet there is nothing pedantic about his entertaining and informative text. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, he recounts the origins of the game, how it was named, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other practical and historical elements. This handsome gift edition, ideal for any tennis buff, features 29 antique illustrations., This outstanding contribution to the history of tennis and lawn tennis, featuring 29 antique illustrations, is not only a book of absorbing interest to players and followers of the game but also a valuable reference and historical record. The author's painstaking and exhaustive research involved locating original documents -- some in remote, difficult-to-access places -- and a scrupulous authentication of facts. Yet there is nothing pedantic about his entertaining and informative text. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, he recounts the origins of the game, the genesis of its name, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other practical and historical elements. The result will appeal to every tennis buff. Book jacket.