1963- Cotter, Alison

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.

1590180720 $27.45

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Skis and skiing--Juvenile literature.
Skis and skiing.

GV854.315 / .C68 2003

796.93