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100 1 _aWalsh, George E.
245 1 0 _aMaking a Tennis Court
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aHouse and Garden Making Books
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-20
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTennis courts
830 0 _aHouse and Garden Making Books
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43516
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