Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by W Foulsham and Co, London
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Clitheroe, LANCA, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. This is a Very Good Copy of this Book in green cloth with black title lettering to spine.No Dust-Jacket.This copy has one previous inscription to the ffep dated 1927.The book is illustrated with 45 specially drawn diagrams,no date circa 1927 12mo 108pp.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Condition: New.
£ 21.72
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Hardback. Condition: New.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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HDJ, DJ some soil, rub & mended tears , Foulsham's Pocket Library, Wartime Reprint,no date, 1940's, VG/VG-.
Condition: New.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delving into the world of athletics, this book revives the nearly forgotten training methods of old England, methods that once propelled the nation to unparalleled supremacy in the field. The author, a seasoned athlete and trainer, unveils the secrets behind those triumphs, emphasizing the significance of simple, natural health rules and a deep technical understanding of running and walking. This work challenges the prevailing notion that athletic prowess is solely reliant on natural talent. It underscores the critical role of proper technique and training, particularly in sprint running, where seemingly minor details can make the difference between mediocrity and excellence. With insightful observations on body mechanics, stride length, and the interplay of muscles, the author provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring athletes and coaches alike. Through detailed explanations and illustrations, readers are introduced to the nuances of various running distances, from the explosive sprints to the strategic marathons. The book delves into the art of hurdling, long jump, high jump, and shot put, offering invaluable insights into achieving peak performance in each discipline. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the enduring power of traditional English training methods, reminding us that the path to athletic excellence lies not in shortcuts or fads, but in a dedicated pursuit of technique, discipline, and a profound understanding of the human body's capabilities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Condition: New.
Published by W. Foulsham and Co. Ltd, London, 1924
Seller: Jaycey Books, Ruislip, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 95 pages. No publication date. Publication year taken from British Library Catalogue entry. Paperback in jacket. Light watermark approx, 3 inches by 1 inch (widest) to fore edge of front of jacket, going through book cover to inner page fore edge margin (getting fainter) up to page 20. Hand written price of 2/6 and light glue mark next to title on front of jacket. Moderate wear to jacket, with small edge tear to back top edge and small pieces of loss to head and tail of spine. --- General information: please email for any more information or condition photos. There may be other minor faults not included here, but this description should include all important points and convey accurately the overall conditon of the book(s). We are happy to give a more detailed description (by volume where applicable) on request. Posted next day (Mon-Fri) from the UK. We normally post by Royal Mail 1st class within the UK, but may use a slower service for books over 1kg or multiple orders or a tracked service for higher value orders. We normally post by Royal Mail Airmail for overseas deliveries, and may request additional postage (at cost) for heavier books or for tracking (buyers always have the option to cancel the order if we do so).
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 101580036X ISBN 13: 9781015800366
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Hardback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015795455 ISBN 13: 9781015795457
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Published by W Foulsham, London,, 1920
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Small slim 8vo.pp. 94. Original publisher's cloth binding in dark green, lettered black. Contains 50 illustrations, drawings and black-and-white photographs. /Scipio Africanus "Sam" Mussabini (1867Ð1927) was an English athletics coach best known for his work with Harold Abrahams ( Chariots of Fire). In total, he led athletes to eleven medals over five Olympic Games. Very good. One photograph has a corner cut; does not obscure image.
Language: English
Published by Dean & Son., London, England, 1897
Seller: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, United Kingdom
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 64pp + ads. 7 x 5 inch. apart from some age browning to page edges the interior is in very nice clean condition, no deliberate marks, names nor inscriptions. The fep and frontispiece portrait are still well attached to the front cover, the rest of block is well attached to the rear cover, there is no split to the cover (see pic 2 attached). Mitchell was World Champion in 1889. Although the book is not dated from adverts present it was most likely published in 1897. Bonzoline Balls advert to rear cover. Scarce.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2022
ISBN 10: 101580036X ISBN 13: 9781015800366
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Methuen & Co., London, 1913
Seller: Librerie Dedalus e Minotauro, Trieste, TS, Italy
Rilegato. Condition: molto buono. Collana The complete Series. Con 30 illustrazioni. Firma di appartenenza al frontespizio.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2022
ISBN 10: 101580036X ISBN 13: 9781015800366
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
£ 21.70
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by E. P. Dutton & Co, Inc., New York
Seller: Recycled Books & Music, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Later Printing. 264pp. No Date. Front hinge is open. One signatures is cracked. Edges are dust stained. Pages 182/183 have toning from a newspaper bookmark. Light Foxing throughout. Spine is slightly rolled. Spine ends are heavily rubbed. Spine ends are bumped and rubbed. Spine is faded. Rear board has discoloration at the lower edge. Rear board has light rubbing. Spine has darkened. Board bleed on inside rear board. Text is clean and unmarked.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 328. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 328.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015795455 ISBN 13: 9781015795457
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
£ 29.02
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Mussabini was a highly successful running coach who famously coached Harold Abrahams to Olympic gold as portrayed in the film, Chariots of Fire. 1st edition. 16mo. 94pp. 15 pages of photos. Card covers with dust-wrapper. Very good condition.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
£ 23.44
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Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.