Schott.s the Sporting. Gaming. and Idling Miscellany [hardcover]

What other sporting book will explain the rules of elephant polo; the perils of the Cresta Run; the intricacies of the Palio; the breathtaking antics of Kabaddi; or why surfing is the 'Sport of Kings' (in Hawaii). Which other volume will inform you of the importance of snooker to nuns; the correct temperature of a 'hot bath'; the words of the Haka (and Swing Low Sweet Chariot); the myriad participants of the 'Wacky Races'; or what W. G. Grace considered cheating. Where else will you stumble across famous sleepers; tips for solving cryptic crosswords; pub games and parlour games; or every sporting ailment from joggers' nipple to housemaid's knee.

Title - Schott.s the Sporting. Gaming. and Idling Miscellany [hardcover]

Edition -

Author - Ben Schott

ISBN 13 - 9780747569244

Imprint - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Publisher - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Date Published - 18/10/2004

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 115 x 186 x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English