Pedestrianism and the General Training of Man - With Information on the History and Records of Athletics

This antiquarian book contains a wealth of information on the lost art of pedestrianism, as well as having sections on other athletic performances such as running and jumping. Primarily this book contains a catalogue of records of the best walking, running, and jumping performances in both an amateur and professional capacity. Also included herein is everything you might need to know about these sports, including training methodology, dietary suggestions, and the treatment of possibly injuries and related ailments. This rare book contains timeless sporting information still valuable today and constitutes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian sporting literature. John Henry Walsh was a prolific English sports writer who often wrote under the pseudonym "Stonehenge". Other notable works by this author include: The Shot-Gun and Sporting Rifle (1859) and Dogs of the British Isles (1867). This book is republished here with a new introductory biography of the author.