Skiing
by Alison Cotter.
- San Diego, Calif. Lucent Books, c2003.
- 112 p. ill., map ; 24 cm.
- History of sports .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-105) and index.
Introduction: a sport for the body and soul -- The birth of skiing: cross country -- The downhill craze -- The age of competition -- Catching air: ski jumping and freestyle -- Skiing's legends.
Discusses the origins and evolution of skiing, including different styles, equipment, and techniques, as well as memorable events and key personalities in the sport's history.
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