Running: A Global History
by Gotaas, Thor
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- ISBN 10
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- ISBN 13
- 9781861899132
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Reaktion Books Ltd, London, 2012. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Size: 8vo Octavo (standard book size). 383 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing detected in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This book is available and will be shipped within two business days. All items are tracked and details are available on request.. Though now running thrives as a convenient and accessible form of exercise, it is no surprise to learn that the modern craze is not truly new; humans have been running as long as they could walk. What may be surprising however are the myriad reasons why we have performed this exhausting yet exhilarating activity through the ages. In this humorous and unique world history, Thor Gotaas collects numerous unusual and curious stories of running from ancient times to modern marathons and Olympic competitions. The perfect gift for the sprinter, the marathoner, or the daily jogger, this intriguing world history will appeal to all who wish to know more about why the ancients shared our love-and hatred-of this demanding but rewarding pastime. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Running; History. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9781861899132. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 5526. . 9781861899132
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- Great Southern Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5526
- Title
- Running: A Global History
- Author
- Gotaas, Thor
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1861899130
- ISBN 13
- 9781861899132
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2012
- Keywords
- BZDB137 running, history, exercise, athletics, olympics, history, Sports & Pastimes; Running; History. EAN: 9781861899132 Gotaas, Thor Running: A Global History
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