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Fotheringham's Extraordinary Sporting Pastimes

Author
Fotheringham, William
Price
NZ$20.00
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Description

When did the Mexican Wave originate? What is 33 in Bingo terminology? Who invented the first ever `word cross'? Where is the best place to go noodling? And just how the hell do you Bog Snorkel?

In this world of highly paid professional sport, 'Fotheringham's Sporting Pastimes' is a look at a lighter side of sporting life and focuses on those sports and pastimes which have, and continue to be enjoyed, in a Corinthian spirit of cameraderie, joie de vivre and eccentricity.

Included are such delights as extreme ironing, underwater hockey, pigsticking, camel racing and cheese rolling. Traditional pursuits like pub and card games are also considered. As well as invaluable statistics and information, 'Fotheringham's Sporting Pastimes' is packed with anecdotes and quotes. In short, everything the dedicated sportsman needs.

Format
Second hand Hardback
ISBN
9781861059536
Catalog
Category
SKU
37326

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