Early American Sport: A Checklist of Books by American and Foreign Authors Published in America Prior to 1860, Including Sporting SongsRobert William Henderson An indispensable guide and checklist for sports historians and collectors of sports publications. It has attempted to include everything printed concerning sports by both American and foreign authors that was published in the United States or Canada prior to 1860. |
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... in Stewart Culin's Games of the North American Indians . The location of only one copy of each book is indicated by a symbol . Since the checklist is based on the collection in the Rac- quet and Tennis Club of New York City , that 10.
... in Stewart Culin's Games of the North American Indians . The location of only one copy of each book is indicated by a symbol . Since the checklist is based on the collection in the Rac- quet and Tennis Club of New York City , that 10.
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... copies in public institutions are noted in preference to those held by private collectors . There may be differences of opinion as to what constitutes a " sporting book , " and objection may be made to the inclusion of certain titles ...
... copies in public institutions are noted in preference to those held by private collectors . There may be differences of opinion as to what constitutes a " sporting book , " and objection may be made to the inclusion of certain titles ...
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