Project Gutenberg 2014-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 241 Slaughter, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth) 1851 The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 2 of 2 Cruising and small yacht racing on the Solent / Barbara Hughes -- Punt racing / Mrs. W. L. Wyllie -- In red deer land / Mrs. Penn-Curzon -- Chase of the carted deer / The editor -- Women's hunters / The editor -- Otter hunting / Mrs. Wardell -- Salmon fishing, with notes on trout and coarse fishing / Susan, Countess of Malmesbury -- Fly fishing / The editor -- Driving / Miss Massey-Mainwaring -- Cycling / Mrs. A. C. Hills -- Fancy figures and musical rides / Miss Van Wart -- Tennis / Maud Marshall -- Appendix A: Glossary of nautical terms -- Appendix B: Rules of lawn tennis. Produced by Richard Tonsing, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 2 of 2" by Frances E. Slaughter is a collection of writings focusing on various sports for women, likely produced in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an informative guide to sports and activities such as yacht racing, punt racing, and hunting, specifically addressing the interests and skills pertinent to women in these pursuits. The contributors aim to provide practical advice and insights that have traditionally been overlooked in male-dominated sporting literature. The opening portion of the volume introduces the reader to topics such as yacht racing on the Solent and the evolution of punt racing. Starting with a preface that acknowledges the collaborative effort behind the work, the author seeks to empower women by providing knowledge applicable to outdoor recreation. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, the text outlines key considerations for engaging in yacht racing and emphasizes the joy and excitement of the sport, encouraging women to embrace and compete in these activities confidently. Examples of historical context, personal experiences in racing, and practical advice on sailing and managing vessels are woven throughout, showcasing the blend of camaraderie and challenge found in these pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sports GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 543247 2025-07-19T05:39:16.665788 text/html 523775 2024-10-24T11:54:39 text/html 4190047 2025-07-19T05:39:28.352716 application/epub+zip 4195222 2025-07-19T05:39:19.351779 application/epub+zip 247387 2025-07-19T05:39:18.014766 application/epub+zip 4360995 2025-07-19T05:39:33.944710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4205236 2025-07-19T05:39:26.637696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369306 2022-09-21T12:49:05.024785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431209 2025-07-19T05:39:15.065799 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 411184 2024-10-24T11:54:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17393 2025-07-19T05:39:34.104661 application/rdf+xml 28483 2025-07-19T05:39:18.157756 image/jpeg 3815 2025-07-19T05:39:18.087745 image/jpeg 4492957 2025-07-19T05:39:16.898743 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