The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 2 of 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Slaughter, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1851-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 2 of 2" by Frances E. Slaughter is a collection of writings focusing on various sports for women, likely produced in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an informative guide to sports and activities such as yacht racing, punt racing, and hunting, specifically addressing the interests and skills pertinent to women in these pursuits. The contributors aim to provide practical advice and insights that have traditionally been overlooked in male-dominated sporting literature. The opening portion of the volume introduces the reader to topics such as yacht racing on the Solent and the evolution of punt racing. Starting with a preface that acknowledges the collaborative effort behind the work, the author seeks to empower women by providing knowledge applicable to outdoor recreation. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, the text outlines key considerations for engaging in yacht racing and emphasizes the joy and excitement of the sport, encouraging women to embrace and compete in these activities confidently. Examples of historical context, personal experiences in racing, and practical advice on sailing and managing vessels are woven throughout, showcasing the blend of camaraderie and challenge found in these pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Cruising and small yacht racing on the Solent / Barbara Hughes

Punt racing / Mrs. W. L. Wyllie

In red deer land / Mrs. Penn-Curzon

Chase of the carted deer / The editor

Women's hunters / The editor

Otter hunting / Mrs. Wardell

Salmon fishing, with notes on trout and coarse fishing / Susan, Countess of Malmesbury

Fly fishing / The editor

Driving / Miss Massey-Mainwaring

Cycling / Mrs. A. C. Hills

Fancy figures and musical rides / Miss Van Wart

Tennis / Maud Marshall

Appendix A: Glossary of nautical terms

Appendix B: Rules of lawn tennis.

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-10-30