TY  - BOOK
AU  - Woodgate,Walter Bradford
AU  - Dadd,Frank
TI  - Boating
AV  - GV 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Rowing
N1  - Release date is 2011-09-19; Produced by Chris Curnow, Hary Lamé and the Online
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37462
ER  -