9781333335915 - Skating and the Philadelphia Skating Club (Classic Reprint) de Lewis, John Frederick (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, one of the oldest and most prestigious skating clubs in the United States. Founded in 1849, the club is renowned for its dedication to promoting the sport of skating and for its humanitarian efforts to prevent drowning in the city's rivers. The author traces the club's origins, its early days, and its evolution as it became a central figure in the development of competitive skating in Philadelphia. The book also explores the club's important role in the rescue and resuscitation of drowning victims, a valuable and dangerous service that saved hundreds of lives. Full of vivid anecdotes and fascinating historical details, this book celebrates the Philadelphia Skating Club's legacy of athleticism, sportsmanship, and public service. 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.