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Professional Wrestling (1912)

Professional Wrestling (1912)

Smith, Ed Wallace

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1120863791
ISBN13: 9781120863799
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Professional Wrestling is a book written by Ed Wallace Smith and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the sport of professional wrestling, covering everything from the history of the sport to the techniques and strategies used by wrestlers. The book begins with a brief history of wrestling, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and Rome, and then moves on to the development of modern professional wrestling in the United States. It covers the different styles of wrestling, including catch wrestling, freestyle wrestling, and Greco-Roman wrestling, and explains the rules and regulations of each.The book then delves into the techniques and strategies used by professional wrestlers, including holds, throws, and pins. It also covers the importance of physical conditioning and training, as well as the mental aspects of wrestling, such as strategy and tactics.Throughout the book, Smith provides examples and illustrations to help readers understand the techniques and strategies he describes. He also includes profiles of some of the most famous wrestlers of the time, such as Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt.Overall, Professional Wrestling is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of professional wrestling. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the sport and offers insights into the skills and strategies that have made it one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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