Author

Contributions

  • George Plimpton (Foreword) - Contributor

Publication

2003-09-23 - Scribner

Language

English

Word Count

96,000 words, Guess

Page Count

384 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003050458
  • LibraryThing1314992
  • Goodreads602838

Classifications

  • LCCGV1004 .Z84 2003

Description

The first comprehensive history of squash in the United States, this book incorporates every aspect of this increasingly popular sport : men's and women's play, juniors and intercollegiates, singles and doubles, hardball and softball, amateurs and professionals. The author describes the riveting moments and sweeping historical trends that have shaped the game. He focuses on the biographies of legendary squash personalities : Eleo Sears, Hashim Kahn, Victor Niederhoffer, and Mark Talbott. --from inside jacket flap.

First Sentence

Since time immemorial, ball games have been a balm to the human condition.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Squash: A History of the GameHardcoverScribner2003-09-23

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