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Wrestliana: Or A Historical Account Of Ancient And Modern Wrestling (1823)

Wrestliana: Or A Historical Account Of Ancient And Modern Wrestling (1823)

Litt, W.

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ISBN10: 1104533723
ISBN13: 9781104533724
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wrestliana: Or A Historical Account Of Ancient And Modern Wrestling is a book written by W. Litt and originally published in 1823. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the sport of wrestling, covering both ancient and modern forms of the sport. The author explores the origins of wrestling and its evolution throughout history, including its use in ancient Greek and Roman societies, as well as its popularity in medieval Europe. The book also delves into the various techniques and styles of wrestling, including Greco-Roman, catch-as-catch-can, and Cumberland and Westmoreland wrestling. Additionally, the author provides detailed descriptions of famous wrestlers and wrestling matches throughout history, including accounts of wrestling matches featuring the likes of George Hackenschmidt, William Muldoon, and Frank Gotch. Overall, Wrestliana is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating look into the history and evolution of one of the world's oldest and most enduring sports.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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