Hippodrome Skating Book by Charlotte Oelschlager
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| Author | Oelschlager, Charlotte, 1898-1984 |
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| LoC No. | 16011212 |
| Title |
Hippodrome Skating Book Practical Illustrated Lessons in the Art of Figure Skating |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Hippodrome Skating Book" by Charlotte Oelschlager is a comprehensive guide on figure skating written in the early 20th century. The book covers practical lessons aimed at readers of all ages and skill levels, highlighting the importance of the right equipment, techniques, and styles in mastering the art of ice skating. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the philosophy behind ice skating, emphasizing its health benefits and the joy it brings to skaters of both genders. Charlotte discusses the essential equipment required for the sport, detailing the construction and features of skates and shoes that enhance performance. She also illustrates the significance of proper form and balance, laying the groundwork for various skating techniques to be explored in later chapters, including school figures, pair skating, and free skating. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Figure skating -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61693 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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