02202cam a22003133u 4500 37462 UtSlPG 20260610133844.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Woodgate, Walter Bradford, 1842-1920 Boating Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-09-19 Produced by Chris Curnow, Hary Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Boating" by Walter Bradford Woodgate is a detailed guide on the sport of rowing, written in the late 19th century. It explores the history, techniques, and advancements in oarsmanship, making it an informative resource for both novice and seasoned rowers. The opening chapter sets the stage by highlighting the cultural significance of rowing in British society, illustrating its evolution from a necessity to a popular pastime. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the broader context of sports and pastimes, particularly focusing on the historical development of rowing and the various forms of watercraft utilized throughout human history. It delves into early methods of transportation across water, describing primitive vessels like rafts and dug-out canoes, before moving on to discuss the advancements that led to more sophisticated designs like the trireme. The author emphasizes the importance of rowing as both a competitive sport and a healthy form of exercise, hinting at the detailed exploration of techniques and the methodologies of rowing that will be covered in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rowing Dadd, Frank, 1851-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37462 78302 78302