| Description |
1 online resource (381 pages). |
| Series |
Historical Dictionaries of Sports |
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Historical dictionaries of sports.
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| Contents |
Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; A. Nation State; B. National and International; Chronology; Introduction; THE DICTIONARY; Appendixes; AppendixesA. Olympic Winter Games: Sites, Dates, Nations, Athletes; B. Olympic Winter Games: Nordic and Alpine Men on the Podium; C. Olympic Winter Games: Nordic and Alpine Women on the Podium; D. Nordic World Championships: Men on the Podium; E. Nordic World Championships: Women on the Podium; F. Alpine World Championships: Men on the Podium; G. Alpine World Championships: Women on the Podium. |
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H. Nordic World Cup Cross-Country: Men on the PodiumI. Nordic World Cup Cross-Country: Women on the Podium; J. Ski Flying World Cup: Individual and Team; K. Speed Skiing Records; L. Worldloppet Ski Federation Marathons; M. Interski Venues; N. Ski Museums; Bibliography; About the Author. |
| Summary |
The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.</span. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Skis and skiing -- History -- Dictionaries.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Skiing.
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Skis and skiing. (OCoLC)fst01120169
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| Genre/Form |
Dictionaries. (OCoLC)fst01423826
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Allen, E. John B. Historical Dictionary of Skiing. Lanham : Scarecrow Press, ©2011 9780810868021 |
| ISBN |
9781280998010 (electronic bk.) |
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1280998016 (electronic bk.) |
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