Sporting and Athletic Records (1897)

Sporting and Athletic Records is a book written by Hubert Morgan-Browne and first published in 1897. The book contains a comprehensive collection of records and statistics related to various sports and athletic events from around the world. It covers a wide range of sports including athletics, boxing, cricket, cycling, football, golf, horse racing, rowing, rugby, swimming, tennis, and many more. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific sport or event. Each chapter includes a brief history of the sport or event, followed by a detailed record of the most notable performances and achievements, including world records, national records, and other significant milestones. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of some of the most famous athletes and sports events of the time.Sporting and Athletic Records is a valuable resource for sports enthusiasts, historians, and researchers interested in the history and evolution of various sports and athletic events. The book provides an insight into the development of sports and athletic competitions, as well as the achievements and accomplishments of some of the greatest athletes of all time.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.