Figure-Skating

by Montagu Sneade Monier-Williams

Figure-Skating is a book written by Monier-Williams and Montagu Sneade, first published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide to figure skating, covering everything from the basics of skating to advanced techniques and tricks. It includes detailed instructions on how to perform various jumps, spins, and other moves, as well as tips on how to improve your balance, speed, and agility on the ice. The authors also provide advice on choosing the right skates and equipment, warming up and cooling down properly, and avoiding common injuries. In addition to practical advice, the book also delves into the history and culture of figure skating, including its origins in Europe and its rise in popularity as a competitive sport. Overall, Figure-Skating is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn or improve their figure skating skills, whether for recreation or competition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

374 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2008