The Book of Rowing

Download or read book The Book of Rowing written by David C. Churbuck and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2003-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ten years since this landmark book appeared, rowing has enjoyed a huge upsurge in popularity with men, women, and children of all ages taking to the lakes, rivers, and harbors of America to experience the appeal of this most alluring and romantic of sports. Experienced rower and journalist David Churbuck takes the reader through a colorful history from rowing's beginnings as a team sport on England's Thames to its pinnacle at the Olympic Games. Nineteen chapters cover such topics as women in rowing, training, international competition, the history of the famous rowing clubs, and how to row, both recreationally and competitively. With a bibliography; a list of rowing teams and organizations; a glossary of terms; a list of races and regattas; an equipment source guide; and more than 60 black and white photographs and drawings, this attractive large-format book is perfect for the experienced rower and will also inspire anyone interested in exploring the sport of rowing. Book jacket.