The Book of Rowing [Paperback]

David C. Churbuck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

One of the world's most popular outdoor fitness activities, rowing is also a sport with a romantic and alluring history. Experienced rower and journalist David Churbuck takes the reader through the sport's colorful history, gorgeously illustrated with over 60 black-and-white photographs and drawings. This attractive large-format book is perfect for the experienced rower and will also inspire anyone interested in exploring the thrill of rowing.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Journalist and rower Churbuck tries to explain the appeal of rowing, one of the older organized sports, for which the 1976 Olympics sparked a resurgence of interest. In 19 chapters including skulls, shells, and equipment; history; coaching; club, collegiate, Olympic, and recreational rowing, Churbuck celebrates the value of rowing for exercise, for sport, and for sheer pleasure of a difficult accomplishment. Stephen Kiesling ( The Shell Game , LJ 4/1/82) limned the aesthetics of rowing; David Halberstam ( The Amateurs , LJ 7/85) portrayed individual rowers. Churbuck presents the entire picture. Recommended for most public and academic libraries. Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
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Review

"Churbuck celebrates the value of rowing for exercise, for sport, and for sheer pleasure of a difficult accomplishment ... he presents the entire picture." -- Library Journal

"Stands alone in the current market as an omnibus reference to the sport." -- Row Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Overlook TP; Updated edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879517093
• ISBN-13: 978-0879517090
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 10 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly organized and presented resource for rowers, September 19, 2003

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This review is from: The Book of Rowing (Paperback)

Now in an new and completely updated edition, The Book Of Rowing by rowing expert D. C. Churbuck presents just about everything any aspiring rower wanting to successfully engaging in this strenuous yet highly enjoyable sport and pastime needs to know. From sculling to off-the-water workouts to rowing clubs, international rowing, the Harvard-Yale Regatta and more, The Book Of Rowing is thoroughly "reader friendly" and enhanced with a bibliography, a glossary, a list of rowing teams and organizations, more than 60 black-and-white photographs, a list of races and regattas and more. The Book Of Rowing is a superbly organized and presented resource for rowers of all skill and experience levels -- and highly recommended reading for rowing enthusiasts past and present!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, basic overview of the sport, March 26, 2000

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This review is from: The Book of Rowing (Paperback)

This is a classic overview of a classic sport, written from a ground-up perspective for the complete novice as well as experienced rowers looking for a good history. Churbuck takes the reader from the basic and mechanics of rowing to the history and traditions of the sport. There is some good how-to advice from rowing machines to sculling.

Great demonstrative and historical photography and line art. It is good to see this book back in print.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book, July 15, 2002

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"yellowlabrador" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Rowing (Paperback)

Such a great book. The history lesson alone makes it all worth while but even an experienced rower will find things to learn. Well written and an easy read. Looks like it's hard to find but give it a shot. I just found it at one of those sidewalk stands in New York and was looking to pick up a copy for an old college friend. Guess I'm stuck with a used copy for him.