- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Running Press,U.S.; Min edition (13 Feb 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0762410817
- ISBN-13: 978-0762410811
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,064,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Fifty million people -- and that's just in the United States -- are in on the secret: bowling's fun, it's a great way to release pent-up stress, and it's back, baby! From the satisfying smack of a solid strike to the good-natured competition of a local bowling league, this once-kitschy sport is now getting the attention it deserves -- and our fun and fact-filled Miniature Edition(TM), featuring fascinating bowling trivia and photographs of bowling memorabilia, is here to celebrate!
About the Author
Travis Boley is the curator at the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri. He is finishing a comprehensive biography on the game.
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Bowling balls in late 19th-century America were made of a wood called lianum vitae, a tropical hardwood harvested from the quaiacum tree in the Caribbean. Read the first page
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Cute and fun,
This review is from: The Little Book of Bowling (Miniature Editions) (Hardcover)
This is a classic little book and an ideal gift for a bowler.So many stats and facts and fun things are packed into this tiny book. Its quirky fun and a lovely piece of bowling memorabillia. Its just fun as it was supposed to be. No bowler wouldn't enjoy reading this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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A brief history of bowling.,
By Edward H. Carroll "buddhistpunk" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Little Book of Bowling (Miniature Editions) (Hardcover)
I never thought in a million years that I would end up an avid bowler; but that all changed when my younger brother began participating in Special Olympics bowling. I try to show up as often as possible to his games to cheer him on and a couple of times after his practice I played a few additional practice games with him for fun. Wouldn't you know it, I eventually caught the bug and I have been bowling ever since.
I saw this miniature book at the book store and decided to buy it in order to learn a little more about the game. Although the book is a short read, it is a well informed and interesting look at the history of bowling, complete with some really cool retro art work and pictures. It includes sections on `Innovations,' `Bowling Around the World,' `The Greats,' `Bowling Culture,' etc. This would make the perfect small gift - especially as a stocking stuffer - for anyone who loves the sport. |
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