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THE COMPLETE ATHLETIC TRAINER

THE COMPLETE ATHLETIC TRAINER

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A detailed early track and field training manual from the legendary English athletics coach, best known for his work with the British team over five Olympic Games and particularly with Harold Abrahams, covering technique and tactics across all major disiciplines plus general advice, with photographic illustrations and explanatory drawings.

8vo. 264pp. Cloth-covered boards. Boards rubbed. Spine rebacked. with new endpapers. Ex-library copy with occasional associated stamps throughout. A good copy. First edition. Scarce.

Date
1913
Publisher
Methuen & Co. Ltd.
Author
S.A. MUSSABINI

£68.00 (Code: 101684)

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