Sports & Recreation

Fly-Rod Casting – Techniques, Lures, Tackle (1953) Title: “Fly-Rod Casting – Techniques, Lures, Tackle” Author: J. EDSON LEONARD Publisher: A. S. BARNES and COMPANY New York Year of Publication: 1953 Pages: ~93 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/52013815 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term PREFACE: “Fly-rod [...]

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The First Book of Swimming (1960) Title: “The First Book of Swimming” Author: DON SCHIFFER Publisher: FRANKLIN WATTS, INC. Year of Publication: 1960 Pages: ~71 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/60011174 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “Everyone Can Learn to Swim. SWIMMING is a [...]

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Trampolining (1961) Title: “Trampolining” Author: Newton C. Lofeen, Gymnastic Coach, University of Michigan Publisher: STERLING PUBLISHING CO., INC. New York Year of Publication: 1961 Pages: ~96 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/61015873 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term FOREWORD: “Trampolining” is another addition to the Athletic [...]

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Table Tennis Illustrated (1953) Title: “Table Tennis Illustrated” Author: DOUGLAS CARTLAND Publisher: A. S. BARNES and COMPANY, NEW YORK Year of Publication: 1953 Pages: ~96 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/52008291 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “The purpose of the following pages is to [...]

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How To Play and Teach Volleyball (1960) Title: “How To Play and Teach Volleyball” Editor: J. Edmund Welch Publisher: ASSOCIATION PRESS • NEW YORK Year of Publication: 1960 Pages: ~168 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/60006559 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term PREFACE: “Imagine a ball [...]

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Secret Fresh and Salt Water Fishing Tricks (1949) Title: “Secret Fresh and Salt Water Fishing Tricks of the World’s Fifty Best Professional Fishermen” Author: GEORGE LEONARD HERTER and JACQUES P. HERTER Publisher: Unknown Year of Publication: 1949 Pages: ~206 LOC Catalog Entry: No record on file for this edition Copyright Status: Public Domain in the [...]

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How To Train The Quarterback (1960) Title: “How To Train The Quarterback” Author: GEORGE H. ALLEN Publisher: PRENTICE-HALL, INC., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Year of Publication: 1960 Pages: ~208 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/60016629 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term PREFACE: “It is surprising how many [...]

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Hockey For Boys (1962) Title: “Hockey For Boys” Author: Bill L’Heureux Publisher: Follett Publishing Company Chicago Year of Publication: 1962 Pages: ~96 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/62019780 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term EXCERPT: “A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM BOBBY HULL Hi, Pal! Today thousands of [...]

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Sail Boating (1959) Title: “Sail Boating” Editor: John D. Kingd0n Publisher: Arco Publishing Co., Inc., New York Year of Publication: 1959 Pages: ~144 LOC Catalog Entry: No entry found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “AS INDICATED in the Table of Contents, this [...]

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Tennis Self-Instructor (1960) Title: “Tennis Self-Instructor” Author: H. I. DRIVER Publisher: Monona Publications & H. I. Driver Co. Year of Copyright: 1960 Pages: ~117 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/53028233 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “This self-instruction handbook is designed to help players improve [...]

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Judo And Self-Defense (1962) Title: “Judo And Self-Defense” Author: E. G. BARTLETT Publisher: ARC BOOKS, Inc. New York Year of Copyright: 1962 Pages: ~208 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/62019954 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “THIS book contains one hundred carefully graduated lessons in [...]

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Ballet Physique (1958) Title: “Ballet Physique” Author: CELIA SPARGER Publisher: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, NEW YORK Year of Publication: 1958 Pages: ~62 LOC Catalog Entry: No entry found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “It has been the lot of the author during the [...]

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Pep Rally Skits And Stunts (1958) Title: “Pep Rally Skits And Stunts” Author: LAWRENCE R. HERKIMER, B.S., M.S. Publisher: THE NATIONAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION, DALLAS TX Year of Publication: 1958 Pages: ~248 LOC Catalog Entry: No entry found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: [...]

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How To Shoot Craps (1962) Title: “How To Shoot Craps” Author: Budd Theobald Publisher: C. T. Harris Year of Publication: 1962 Pages: ~94 LOC Catalog Entry: No record found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “It’s been said that “the best throw at [...]

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Small Game Hunting (1955) Title: “Small Game Hunting” Author: Francis E. Sell Publisher: THE STACKPOLE COMPANY HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Year of Publication: 1955 Pages: ~182 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/55009004 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term FOREWORD: “This book deals with small game hunting,a sport which [...]

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How to Entertain With Cards (1921) Title: “How to Entertain With Cards” Author: The U. S. Playing Card Company Publisher: The U. S. Playing Card Company Cincinnati, Ohio, U. S. A Year of Publication: 1921 Pages: ~47 LOC Catalog Entry: None found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule [...]

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Massage And The Original Swedish Movements (1905) Title: “Massage And The Original Swedish Movements” Author: KURRE W. OSTROM Publisher: PHILADELPHIA, P. BLAKISTON’S  SON  &   CO Year of Publication: 1905 Pages: ~194 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/06001827 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION (EXCERPT): “Manual [...]

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Card Tricks (1903) Title: “Card Tricks” Author: HOWARD THURSTON Publisher: STEIN PUBLISHING HOUSE CHICAGO, ILL. Year of Publication: 1903 Pages: ~87 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/06018064 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER I. A FEW INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF HOWARD [...]

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Wrestling Illustrated (1960) Title: “Wrestling Illustrated” Author: RAYMOND E. SPARKS Publisher: THE RONALD PRESS COMPANY • NEW YORK Year of Publication: 1960 Pages: ~125 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/60014628 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term PREFACE: “Originally designed as a syllabus for teachers and students [...]

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The Tumbler’s Manual (1938) Title: “The Tumbler’s Manual” Author: WILLIAM R. LAPORTE & AL G. RENNER Publisher: PRENTICE-HALL,  INC., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. Year of Publication: 1938 Pages: ~129 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/38016106 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term INTRODUCTION: “MANY EXCELLENT BOOKS on [...]

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Secrets of Successful Fishing (1962) Title: “Secrets of Successful Fishing” Author: HENRY SHAKESPEAIRE Publisher: DELL PUBLISHING CO., INC., N.Y. Year of Publication: 1962 Pages: ~203 LOC Catalog Entry: No entry found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term BLURB: “Secrets of SUCCESSFUL FISHING is brimming [...]

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Fly Casting – The Fly Rod And How To Use It (1923) Title: “Fly Casting – The Fly Rod And How To Use It” Author: SHERIDAN R. JONES Publisher: RECREATION-PUBLISHING COMPANY, MOUNT MORRIS, ILLINOIS Year of Publication: 1923 Pages: ~94 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/23011128 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following [...]

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American Pheasant Breeding and Shooting (1916) Title: “American Pheasant Breeding and Shooting” Author: E.A.QUARLES Publisher: New York, American Game Protective Association Year of Publication: 1916 Pages: ~152 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/16008584 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term EXCERPT: “The species of pheasant with whose [...]

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How To Play Winning Poker (1957) Title: “My Secret – How To Play Winning Poker” Author: ALBERT H. MOREHEAD Publisher: W.R. MATHEWS & SON, LOS ANGELES Year of Publication: 1957 Pages: ~96 LOC Catalog Entry: No entry found Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term [...]

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Golf Can Be An Easy Game (1962) Title: “Golf Can Be An Easy Game” Author: JOE NOVAK Publisher: PRENTICE-HALL, INC. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Year of Publication: 1962 Pages: ~176 LOC Catalog Entry: http://lccn.loc.gov/62018834 Copyright Status: Public Domain in the United States and countries following the rule of the shorter term FOREWORD: “The material in this [...]

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