02376cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000210012624500260014726400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032349000340035950000310039350801670042452013190059153400450191065300180195583000340197385600430200743516UtSlPG20260610134010.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12009704  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aWalsh, George E.10aMaking a Tennis Court 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aHouse and Garden Making Books  aRelease date is 2013-08-20  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Making a Tennis Court" by George E. Walsh is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1912. The book serves as a comprehensive manual for homeowners and amateur gardeners interested in creating their own tennis courts, detailing both the aesthetic and functional aspects of court design and construction. It emphasizes the importance of proper location, material selection, and maintenance while highlighting the tennis court's role as a social feature of country homes.  In this book, Walsh outlines the essential elements for successfully building a tennis court, beginning with the optimal location and types of courts, such as dirt and grass. He provides detailed instructions on construction techniques, including site layout, drainage solutions, and surface preparation, ensuring that the courts are both practical and visually appealing. Additionally, he discusses the necessary equipment like backstops and nets, as well as the ongoing care required to maintain the courts in good condition. With a focus on creating a harmonious blend between functionality and landscape aesthetics, "Making a Tennis Court" serves as an invaluable resource for anyone eager to incorporate this popular outdoor game into their home environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTennis courts 0aHouse and Garden Making Books40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43516