The Cruise of the Branwen

CONTENTS PREFACE CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTORY OLYMPIC GAMES THE The First Olympiad : The Revival at Athens in I 896 : The British Olympic Council : The Athenian Games of 1906 : England's Stadium : Difficulties of Organisation in I 908 : Shepherd's Bush : International Hospitalities CHAPTER II : PREPARATIONS The English Fencing Team for Athens, 1906 : Their Records: Match with the Rest of England: J'AGlt Vil Journey from London 19 CHAPTER III: NAPLES The Eruption of Vesuvius: Volcanic Dust: Bosco Trecase : Torre Annunziata: Ottajano : Priest and King : The Mother of Navies t: Xlll