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THE ART OF SPRINGBOARD DIVING

THE ART OF SPRINGBOARD DIVING

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A detailed study into the techniques of diving from a springboard which was becoming a popular pastime in the 1930s. The final chapter is a history of diving in England. The forewords are supplied by Pete Dejardins (World's Dual Diving Champion, Olympic Games 1928) and J.B. Ray (Britsh Empire Diving Champion 1934).

8vo. xvii + 229pp. Frontispiece, 30 plates, numerous text illustrations and diagrams. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed but complete. Some light foxing. Good condition.

Date
1936
Publisher
Putnam
Author
F.W. HOBDEN

£20.00 (Code: 95714)

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