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Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive examination of the history and practices of swimming, tracing its development from ancient Sumer to the present day. The author, an acknowledged expert, draws on a wealth of sources, including historical texts, archaeological discoveries, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and engaging account of this ancient and widely practiced activity. The book explores the cultural, social, and physical dimensions of swimming, examining its role in religion, art, literature, and warfare, as well as its therapeutic and recreational benefits. The author also discusses the evolution of swimming techniques, from the rudimentary breaststroke of the ancients to the sophisticated freestyle and butterfly strokes of today. Throughout, the emphasis is on providing a rich and nuanced understanding of swimming's place in human history and culture. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282727703_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780282727703
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780282727703
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar