Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Furse, Katharine 1875 1952 Symonds, Katharine Ski-running There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #55472 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Greg Chapman and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Ski-running" by Katharine Furse is a practical guide to the sport of skiing, aimed at beginners and enthusiasts alike, written in the early 20th century (1924). The book covers various aspects of skiing, including locations, techniques, and etiquette, drawing on the author's personal experiences during her years spent in the Alps. Furse seeks to provide simple answers to common questions posed by new skiers, thereby fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of the sport. The opening of "Ski-running" introduces the premise of the book, emphasizing its intention to help novices navigate the world of skiing. Furse addresses her motivations for writing the book, noting the guidance she received from experienced skiers that inspired her to encourage others. The preface sets the tone for the rest of the work, suggesting that skiing is not just about mastering techniques but enjoying the beauty and serenity of the mountainous landscape. Furse emphasizes the importance of choosing the right locations for skiing, tips on equipment, and strategies for overcoming initial challenges, laying a strong foundation for what readers can expect in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Skis and skiing GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 245119 2025-07-05T05:52:26.450712 text/html 245089 244980 2024-11-05T07:26:30.437278 2023-10-05T07:47:57.229188 text/html text/html 156696 2025-07-05T05:52:31.656717 application/epub+zip 158097 2025-07-05T05:52:28.183711 application/epub+zip 158097 2025-07-05T05:52:27.086702 application/epub+zip 303115 2025-07-05T05:52:34.261680 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279988 2025-07-05T05:52:30.973671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253297 2022-09-05T11:01:17.301853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219947 2025-07-05T05:52:26.154728 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 200284 2024-10-28T18:20:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16697 2025-07-05T05:52:34.386697 application/rdf+xml 13488 2025-07-05T05:52:27.586674 image/jpeg 3507 2025-07-05T05:52:27.334677 image/jpeg 155756 2025-07-05T05:52:26.470713 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia