The Encyclopaedia of Sports and Games

This well knitted work fulfills the need of sport lovers. This work ensures that nothing has been left out by the editors in this multivoluminous study. In these volumes, without sacrificing accuracy, a lighter style has been adopted. This scholarly technique makes the subject lively, and reading easy and interesting. Beautiful photographs, line drawings, and sketches enhance the value of the work. The scope of the work is very wide and includes articles on subjects which though not sports in themselves are connected with it. Such are, for instance, first aid, Taxidermy and Veterinary work, etc. An elaborate study of natural history and wildlife is also incorporated in this encyclopaedia. For hunting and birdwatching this encyclopaedia can serve as an excellent guide book. Useful for sports associations, sports authorities, sports institutions, sports writers, sports editors, and sports enthusiasts. It will be an asset to sport section of each library.