The Sportsman

The Sportsman is a book written by Xenophon, a Greek historian and philosopher, in the 4th century BC. The book is a dialogue between two characters, Euthydemus and Dionysodorus, who discuss the qualities and virtues of a good sportsman.The Sportsman is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the importance of physical fitness and how it contributes to a person's success in sports. The second part focuses on the importance of mental training, including discipline, focus, and determination. The third part discusses the virtues of a good sportsman, such as fair play, respect for opponents, and humility in victory.Throughout the book, Xenophon emphasizes the importance of balance between physical and mental training, as well as the importance of character and moral virtues in sports. The Sportsman is not only a guide to becoming a successful athlete, but also a guide to living a virtuous life.The book is still widely read today and is considered a classic in the field of sports philosophy. It is a valuable resource for athletes, coaches, and anyone interested in the relationship between sports and character development.The first efforts of a youth emerging from boyhood should be directed to the institution of the chase, after which he should come to the rest of education, provided he have the means and with an eye to the same; if his means be ample, in a style worthy of the profit to be derived; or, if they be scant, let him at any rate contribute enthusiasm, in nothing falling short of the power he possesses.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.