Search Results: Sports from Ghost River Books

Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1971. 263 pp. The dramatic story of one of the greatest boxers in history and today, a dedicated leader of the nation's underprivileged youths.DJ is in mylar cover taped to binding. School library stamps and discard stamps. Pocket and date due card on back free endpaper. A few finger smudges but quite a nice copy.. HC and DJ. Fair - Good/Fair - Good.. 8 1/2 x 5 3/4. Ex-Library.

New York: A.S. Barnes and Company, 1953, 1953. HC and DJ. Presumed First. 9 1/4 x 6 1/4. 64 pp. This specific and beautifully illustrated book tells the fisherman how to choose proper tackle for fly rod casting and executing the casts he will need . Contents include: Part 1 - Fly Rod Equipment; The Rod, The Reel, The line, The Leader, Flies and Lures, Clothing and Other Gear. Part II - Casting Techniques; The Grip, The Cast. Index. Exquisite, d etailed drawings. This is a lovely copy. Dj is green, white and black. Author's illustration on front depicts fisherman in boat, casting. Scuffing on corners and min wear from rubbing on front and bac k. Wonderful vintage binding: tan-coloured with green lettering on front and spine. Endpapers are clean. Former owner's bookplate - a handsome brown tone sketch. Text in mint cond. Exceptionally clean , bright. A superb copy of this prize fishing book. Dj: v. good, Binding and text; fine..

Edmonton: Lone Pine, 1985. 152 pp includes index.For beginners and experts alike, region by regtion guide to Canada's ice angling areas, specialized equipment checklist, understanding lakes in winter, locating productive areas, ice angling techniques and tips, identifying and preparing your catch. B/W illustrations and photographs. Entire book has very little wear. Gift inscription on title page by author. A great copy.. Signed by Author. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2.

London: Bison Books, 1987. 179 pp + glossary. Full colour + b/w photos. Book starts with a history of motorcycling, then has an A-Z section which gives all aspects of motorcycling: individul makes, riders, circuits, competitions, events, associations, and clubs. The third section tells of mechanics and customizing for improving performance and enhancing appearance. Detailed cutaways of engines and diagrams of major race tracks. DJ. has very little wear. Looks great in new mylar cover. Gift inscription on back of ffep. Text is very clean, tight, unmarked. A great copy of this comprehensive book on motorcycling.. Reprint. HC and DJ. Near Fine/Very Good +. 12 X 9 1/4.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1985, 1985. Soft Cover. First. 9 x 7. ISBN:0-89586-356-1. 160 pp. + glossary + AARA rules + index. Foreword by Steve Garvey. Discusses Equipment, court etiquette, warmup and conditioning, strategy, the forehand, the backhand, the serve, other bread-and-butter shots, the service return, footwork, championship shot making, tournament preparation and many other topics. All inclusive. Softcover has a crease near spine from opening and very min edgewear. No former owner's name. Text is clean, secure and unmarked. Overall cond: v. good..

N.Y.: Scholastic, 1971. 128 pp. "Greatest quarterback ever!" A leading passer ffor the Baltimore Colts. Softcover has a wee bit of scuffing, some minimal edge rubbing, a faint crease to upper corner, no spine crease. No former owner's name. B/w photos. Text is clean and unmarked.. First Scholastic Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good.

Atlanta, Georgia: Crossroads Books, 1979. 237 pp. 21 professional football players share their techniques and principles for success- their attitudes, their self-discipline, motivation and determination. Running by Archie Friffin, Passing by Craig Morton, Blocking by John Hannah, etc. History, rules and glossary.Softcover has no major creases, no tears. bright and clean. No former owner's ;name. Text is clean and unmarked.. Soft Cover. Good. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2.

Paramus, NJ, U.S.A.: Prentice Hall PTR, 1985. 271 pp, includes index. More than 170 detailed figures and illustrations. Shows you how to safely maneuver your canoe in all types of water. Guidelines on Canoes, clothing, initial preparations, getting started, how to carry your canoe, transporting your canoe, paddling strokes, river rescues and general safety guidelines including hypothermia. Appendix on sources of information, canoeing equipment manufacturers, canoeing publication, canoeing organizations. Softcover has a crease to upper front corner - clean and bright. No former owner's name. Text is clean, secure, unmarked. No noticed corner folds or tears. A good useable copy.. Soft Cover. Good. 9 x 6.

Mechanicsburg, PA, U.S.A.: Stackpole Books, 1990. 184 pp. b/w photos and illustrations. Also Play paddling by Bob McDougall. Chapters include; Getting going, Boating Basics, Propulsion and Turning Strokes, Recovery Strokes and Maneuvers, Reading Whit Water, Whitewater Maneuvers, Slalom Racing. etc. Softcover has slight wear to corners but is bright and clean. No former owner's name. Text is clean, secure and unmarked. Overall cond: v. good.. First Edition. Soft Cover. 9 1/8 x 7 1/4.

Plattsburgh, NY, U.S.A.: McClelland & Stewart/Tundra Books, 1996. 98 p includes index. The complete snowboarding handbook. Softcover has no creases, has a couple of wee tears, bright and clean. No former owner's name. Text is clean, white and unmarked.. Soft Cover. V. Good. Illus. by Roy, Oliver (illustrator). 6 1/4 x 9.

Seattle, Washington: The Mountaineers, 1974. 109 pp. Contents include: The Snowshoe, Bindings, Traction Devices and Balance Airds, Clothing, other Equipment,Physical conditioning, walking on snowhoes, mountain snowshoeing, routefinding, illness and injury, safety, snow camping, mountain rescue, where to snowshoe, Includes an Equipment Checklist and suggested reading list, Other books by the Mountaineers. Softcover has very little wear, no creases or tears, bright and clean. No former owner owner's name. Text is clean, secure and unmarked. A must for anyone interested in undertaking an expedition on snowshoes.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Richard A. Pargeter. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2.

San Francisco: Sierra Club Books, 1978. 321 pp + index. Chapters include: To Paddle or to Row? Kayak Equipment,Stillwater, Swiftwater, Whitewater, Wildwater, Boating Alternatives - inflatables, Safety, Practical River Touring, A Regional Guide, Whitewater Sport, A wildwater Album, Glossary, Important Address, Bibliography. Softcover has bump to bottom corner front. Former owner's name on inside cover. 6 pages of text have underlining. Secure. A book full of useful information. Overall cond: fair-good.+++++++. Soft Cover. Illus. by Carol Ingram. 8 x 4 1/2.