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“Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility.” Billie Jean King |
This is a facsimile edition of the authoritative work first published in 1980, the research for which led the author to...
A collection of articles on real tennis, illustrated by prints and photographs (some previously unpublished). The subjects include...
A collection of articles on real tennis, illustrated by prints and photographs (some previously unpublished). The subjects include...
Originally published in French in 1767, this edition is translated into English by Catherine W. Leftwich. Large 8vo. [viii] +...
De Luze’s classic study provides a century by century history of tennis in France, followed by detailed coverage of...
De Luze’s classic study provides a century by century history of tennis in France, followed by detailed coverage of...
History of the Whitehall area of London with many mentions of tennis being played in the area, including sites of real tennis...
Introduced and edited by George Plimpton. Etchebaster retired in 1954, undefeated, after 26 years as world champion of court...
The definitive history of Real Tennis ('La Paume') in two volumes. First Edition. Each vol. 4to. Vol 1: xv + 2 blanks +...
Covers among other sports (Polo, Golf, etc) lawn tennis and the chronology of lawn-tennis, court-tennis, racquets,...
A translation by Richard Travers of "Traite sur La Connoissance du Royal Jeu de Paume et des Principles", by Manevieux, published...
An important study of the origins of many aspects of tennis, including the let, net, ball and racquet and the word "love". It also...