Publisher's Synopsis
""History Of American Amateur Athletics"" is a book written by Frederick W. Janssen in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of amateur athletics in America, from its earliest beginnings to its present state at the time of publication. Janssen covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of amateur athletics in the United States, the growth of various sports and their organizations, and the role of amateur athletics in American society. He also provides detailed accounts of many of the major events and personalities in American amateur athletics, such as the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, and the legendary athlete Jim Thorpe. Overall, ""History Of American Amateur Athletics"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sports in America, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of amateur athletics in the United States.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.
