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- Book, "Handbook of Winter Sports," 1879 - 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 <em>Hand Book of Winter Sports</em>. The book instructs readers on how to play and enjoy several seasonal activities, including skating, curling, ice boating and American football.
- 1879
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Book, "Handbook of Winter Sports," 1879
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.
- Harper's Weekly, Volume 28, January-December 1884 - <em>Harper's Weekly</em> began publishing in 1857. Published by Harper & Brothers, issues contained news articles, literary works, essays, and illustrations depicting life in America and around the world. <em> Harper's Weekly</em> ceased publication in 1916.
- 05 January 1884 - 27 December 1884
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Harper's Weekly, Volume 28, January-December 1884
Harper's Weekly began publishing in 1857. Published by Harper & Brothers, issues contained news articles, literary works, essays, and illustrations depicting life in America and around the world. Harper's Weekly ceased publication in 1916.