Book, "Handbook of Winter Sports," 1879

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Artifact Overview

Late-nineteenth-century sportswriter Henry Chadwick was an advocate for exercise and healthy activities. He is best known for his promotion of baseball, but encouraged Americans to participate in all types of sports. In 1879, he authored Hand Book of Winter Sports. The book instructs readers on how to play and enjoy several seasonal activities, including skating, curling, ice boating and American football.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1879

Subject Date

1879

Creator Notes

Henry Chadwick, author. Beadle and Adams, New York, New York, publisher.

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2006.11.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Wood engraving (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6.375 in
Width: 4.125 in
Length: 0.25 in