The Story Of The Harvard-Yale Race 1852-1912 (1912)

The Story Of The Harvard-Yale Race 1852-1912 is a historical book written by James Wellman. The book is a detailed account of the famous Harvard-Yale rowing races that took place from 1852 to 1912. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the rivalry between the two universities and the development of the sport of rowing during this period. The book covers the tactics strategies and training methods used by both teams as well as the personalities and achievements of the athletes who participated in the races. The author also explores the social and cultural significance of the Harvard-Yale rivalry and how it became an important symbol of American collegiate sports. Overall The Story Of The Harvard-Yale Race 1852-1912 is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American sports or the development of rowing as a competitive sport.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.