Rules Of The Game: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of All the Sports of the World [Large Print] [Paperback]

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Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312119402 | ISBN-13: 978-0312119409 | Publication Date: December 15, 1994 | Edition: Alternate

Over 2500 illustrations in full color, including 400 events, over 150 sports

American Football; Basketball; Baseball; Ice Hockey; Volleyball; Soccer; Team Handball; Softball; Rounders; Cricket; Lacrosse; Hurling; Shinty; Synchronized Swimming; Water Polo; Surfing; Diving; Rowing; Yacht Racing; Speed Skating; Figure Skating; Alpine Skiing; Downhill Racing; Tobogganing; Greyhound Racing; Horse Racing; Polo; Roller Skating; Cycle Racing; Motorcycling; Stock Car Racing; Hang Gliding; Steeplechase; Javelin; Shot Put; Discus; High Jump; Pole Vault; Long Jump; Triple Jump; Modern Pentathlon; Triathlon; Gymnastics; Trampolining; Weightlifting; Boxing; Wrestling; Judo; Karate; Aikido; Fencing; Jiu Jitsu; Horseshoe Pitching; Darts; Crossbow Archery; Rifle Shooting; Pistol Shooting; English Billiards; Snooker; Pool; Skittles; Tenpin Bowling; Curling; Croquet; Golf; Court Handball; Squash; Paddleball; Badminton; Lawn Tennis; Table Tennis; Jai'alai

...AND MANY MORE!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an extraordinarily detailed, authoritative book that is likely to occupy a prominent place in every library where sport is taken seriously."--Jonathan Yardley, Sports Illustrated

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Alternate edition (December 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312119402
• ISBN-13: 978-0312119409
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Large Print > Reference
  • #28 in Books > Large Print > Health, Mind & Body
  • #61 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Sports

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sports Reference Book, June 14, 2000

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"ironfrog" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rules Of The Game: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of All the Sports of the World (Paperback)

When I first viewed this book in my local library, I was captivated for hours. The wealth of information that can be found in this book is excellent. I've seen some unusual games before on television, but never fully understood the basic rules and what is involved.

This book explains and illustrates (very well) the basics of many professional and amateur games that are played in the world.

I once used this book to create a game that would be easy to play and where no one would get hurt. This book helped, and now the young kids in my family use it make up new games. We combine the balls and rules of many games into one.

If you love sports, or you are new to sports, this book will be of help to you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To be used for many years, December 4, 2005

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Adam Miller (Vail, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rules Of The Game: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of All the Sports of the World (Paperback)

I had a version of this same book when I was a kid, and remember pouring over the pages for hours on end. It opened my eyes to so many wonderful sports, that might not necessarily be popular or common in the US. To this day, I still browse through it when I visit my parents house. This is a truly timeless book, that can be passed down through generations.