An Athletics Compendium

Training for Adults E 1 8 - 3 4 influenced university athletes in dtahwen of the modern athletic era. Subsequent ed. E26 18 Gymnasts and gymnastic/sJohn H. Howard. London: Longmans Green, 1867. 299p; illus Includes a significant chapter on jumping and pole- leaping with rare illustrations of jumpsintagnds. ^ Subsequent ed. E20 19 A handbook of gymnastics and athletics / E. G. Ravenstein and John Hulley. London: Triibner, 1867. viii, 408p; illus BL; 7907.d.2 includes the rules of athletics and sketches of runners, jumpers, pole-vaulters and throwers, anda diagram ofa javelin of the time. 20 Gymnasts and gymnastics / John H. Howard. 2nd ed., rev. and enlarged. London: 1868. BL: Mic.A.7851(l) (microfilm copy) ^ Previous ed. El 8 21 Training for pedestrianism / Charles Westhall. London: Ward, Lock, 1868? Author is CharlesHall 22 A system ofphysical education, theoretical and practical / Archibald Maclaren, with illustrations drawn on wood from life by A. Macdonald and engravbeyd J. D. Cooper. Oxford: Clarendon, 1869. 518p;illus BL: 12205.n.l2 Includes a list oafmateur and professionraelcords. 23 Athletica: a condensed manuoalf the practical theory of several branches of athletic/s J.R. H. and J. C. C. Maidstone: 1871. Authors areJamesRidgwayHakemll and JohnCharles Crawford? BL: Mic.A.7567(9) (microfilmcopy) 24 Modern out-door amusements. London: Warne, 1871. viii, 182p BL: 7905.aa.6 Pages 55-92 aorneathletics anidnclude advice on training and laist ofrecords. 25 Good condition: a guide to athletic training for amateurs or professionals / Charles J. Michod. London: Hardwick, 1874. BL: Mic.A.10814(9) (microfilmcopy) Michod was well-knownas a steeplechaser. 26 Training, in theory and practi/ce Archibald Maclaren. 2nd and enlarged ed. London: Macmillan, 1874. BL: 7904.aa.l ^ Previous ed. El7 27 A few practical hints to amateurs on training for walking, running and other athletic sports / Harry Andrews. London: Austin, 1876. 44p BL; D Advice by a famous trainer thoef nineteenthcentury who had run in the 'Deerfootroupe' of th1e8>60s. The chapters covreurnning, walking, strict traininglo, ng distance running and walking, Deerfoot and the English champions, pedestrian notes, amateur notes, remarkable performances and spormtinegmoranda. 28 The athlete's guide / N. L.Jackson and H. M. Oliver. London: 'Pastime', 1882. A second edition, thouguhntraced, is thougthot have been edited by Jackson and E. H. Godbold. A third and possibly a fourth edition are thought to have been published. Jackson, a famous sporting journalist, was a distance and cross-country runner in the years \b<d<d-<db. He was best known as the founder of Corinthian FC. Oliver was editor of the Midland Athlete, and 157s9teeplechase champion. 29 A new handbook on training for athletic exercises / William E. Morden. London: E. Seale, 1887. 58p; illus BL: Mic.A.10943(16) (microfilm copy) 30 The science and art otrfaining: a handbook for athlet/es Henry Hoole. London: Triibn1e8r8, 8. xiii, 124p BL: 7908.e.l9 ^ Subsequent ed. E35 31 The training instructor for aquatics, pedestrians, swimming, athletics, bicycling, etc. LondSopno: rtsman Offices, 1889. 100p BL: 7906.a.67 A book designed to replace Practical Hints on Training (18'79). The preface acknowledges the influence of American andAustralian methods but the advice still includes purging, cold baths, anavoidance ofbutter, sugar andcheese, anda sponge bath of whisky and water before raace! 32 The modern method torafining for running, walking, rowing and boxing / Charles HNalel.w ed.; revised by E. T. Sachs with an appendix. London: Ward Lock, 1890. 160p; illus BL: Mic.A.7496(l) (microfilm copy) A new edition, thoroughlyrevised and brought up to date by Sachs. ^ Previous ed. El4 33 The 'Pastime' athletic handbook / N. L. Jackson. London: 'Pastime', 1890s? 34 The complete training guide for amateur and professional athletes. London: Street-Smith, 1891. 64p Advice on how to train for walking, running anrodwing, and how to preserve and improve strength. [ 97 ]