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An early illustrated guide to the sport, written when organized lacrosse was rapidly developing across Canada and the United States. …
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An early illustrated guide to the sport, written when organized lacrosse was rapidly developing across Canada and the United States. McNaught covers the history of the game as well as equipment, throwing, catching, checking, goalkeeping, defense, field positions, officiating, and the laws of lacrosse. This scarce book remains an important early record of the development and play of lacrosse in the 19th century.
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-Lacrosse and How to Play It 1880 book
-Author: W.K. McNaught, Secretary of the National Lacrosse Association of Canada.
-Publisher: Rose-Belford Publishing Company, Toronto
-Color illustrations throughout by Archibald Webb
-Blue cloth binding with gilt decoration
-Illustrated throughout with early lacrosse players and techniques
-Includes chapters on throwing, dodging, checking, goalkeeping, defense, and field play.
-Approximate Dimensions: 5" x 7.5" x 3/4"H
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 0.75ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Antique condition with age-related wear throughout. Exterior cloth shows rubbing, losses and wear, particularly along the spine and edges. Interior … moreAntique condition with age-related wear throughout. Exterior cloth shows rubbing, losses and wear, particularly along the spine and edges. Interior shows toning, foxing/spotting and other signs of age. There is a tear/loss at the lower inner margin near the front of the book. See all photos. less
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