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Indian Club Exercisesis a classic illustrated exercise book to guide enthusiasts through a series of routines and exercises to help them master the art of Indian clubs while keeping fit.Indian clubs, or Iranian clubs, are a type of exercise equipment resembling elongated bowling pins that are traditionally used to develop strength. They are usually wooden, but come in a range of shapes and sizes and can weigh anywhere from a few pounds to fifty pounds each. Indian clubs were most commonly used in Iran during exercise classes that would include choreographed routines led by an instructor.This vintage guidebook clearly illustrates each club exercise and provides routines for both one and two clubs. Teaching new swing styles with instructions to guide the reader through choreographed routines.Read & Co. Books has proudly republished this traditional exercise book - perfect for Indian club enthusiasts or lovers of modern aerobics classes who are looking for something a bit different.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to playing polo, with information on rules, strategy, training ponies, equipment, history, notable clubs, development, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the game, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Ancient Polo", "The Hurlington Club and its Influence on Polo", "The Ranlagh Club and the Expansion of Polo", "The Growth of Polo in London and the Provinces", "Regimental Polo", "The Training of the Pony", "Elementary Polo", "Tournament Polo and Team-Play", "Umpires and Referees", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on horses used for sport and utility.

First published in 1903, H. G. Hutchinson's ¿Cricket¿ presents the reader with a fantastic, illustrated history of the game of cricket. It includes a large number of authentic pictures of players from by-gone times, offering a picture-history of the costumes of the game from the old-fashioned players who wore top hats to play, to those heroes of yesteryear clad in conspicuous braces. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the game, and it is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Contents include: ¿Some Points in Cricket History¿, ¿Early Developments of the Cricketing Art¿, ¿Batting¿, ¿Bowling¿, ¿Fielding¿, ¿County Cricket¿, ¿Amateurs and Professionals¿, ¿Earlier Australian Cricket¿, ¿English and Australian Cricket from 1894 to 1902¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a classic guide to ice skating, concentrating on dancing and especially the waltz. The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance of German origins usually in triple time and performed primarily in closed position. This volume looks at the origin of the ice dancing, as well as popular music choices, useful information and diagrams, instructions on specific techniques, and much more. "Dancing on Ice" is highly recommended for those with an interest in ice skating and dancing, and it would make for a charming addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Valsing on the Ice", "Origin and Description of the Skating Valse", "The Change of Rotation", "Hints and Aids to Proficiency", "Explanatory Notes on the Points of Valsing Form", "The Black Double Wave", "Rules and Regulations for Competition in Valsing on Ice", "A Few Valses Suitable for the Ice", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1935, this fascinating volume traces the history of English boat-racing from its origins as a forbidden pastime, to the respected sport that sport that it is today. This book will appeal those with an interest in the history of boat-racing and Eton college, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "The Thames Highway", "River versus Road", "Bathing up to 1840", "Bathing after 1840", "Black Potts to Brocas Clump", "Brocas Meadow to Monkey Island", "Eton College Boat House", "Floods and Frosts", "The Boats", "School Races", "The Eight", "Racing Boats", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text.