Rowing

Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes

by R.C. Lehmann

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452 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1897

About the author

Rudolph Chambers Lehmann (3 January 1856 – 22 January 1929) was an English writer and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1906 to 1910. As a writer he was best known for three decades in which he was a major contributor to Punch as well as founding editor of Granta magazine.

R.C. Lehmann was also a rower, and captained the First Trinity Boat Club.

His children were Helen Lehmann (1899–1985), the novelist, Rosamond Lehmann (1901–1990), the actress, Beatrix Lehmann (1903–1979) and the writer and publisher John Lehmann (1907–1987).

The artist, Rudolf Lehmann, was his uncle.

Reviews

[Ray Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful! This is a 19th century collection of essays and reflections on rowing technique, the state of the art of racing shells, review of champions, training and everything rowing. In one sense, the book is full of insight that is still true or simply historical fact. In another, it is a laugh that we have come so far. What was enlightening as a rowing coach, is that I can see where many of the old techniques come from.

One of the most amusing parts of the book is the appendix which includes the rule books in use at the time. After a review of rowing in England, Australia and the United State, a look at the old rules is as amusing as the study of technique. Many regulations are absolutely the same while others are laughable.

If you are a rower, coach or a fan of the sport, this is a wonderful little book you can download from Amazon for Kindle or get for free on http://www.archive.org. We will find endless amusement. If you aren't a rowing enthusiast, it may be one on which you might pass - it's pretty specific.