Historical Dictionary of Skiing

by E. John B. Allen

Skiing is one of the oldest modes of transportation known, predating the wheel with dated artifacts to prove its pedigree. Skiing for sport, however, did not become common until about 150 years ago. The first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France in 1924, were the first to introduce skiing as a competition. Events were held in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. With advances in technology and increased leisure time, the popularity...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810868024
• ISBN13: 9780810868021
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"