How Did Sports Begin?

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Tynron Press, 1990 - Sports - 437 pages
This illustrated history tells the story of when and how sports were first played, and how they evolved into their present form. Describing the origins of 48 different sports, the book gives a brief history of the Olympic Games, and also has a chapter on how sports began in Australia. The illustrations range from ancient sculptures and medieval woodcuts to contemporary photographs.

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