Tennis. Origins and Mysteries [With an Historical Bibliography]

Книга "Tennis. Origins and Mysteries [With an Historical Bibliography]". 2013 Reprint of 1932 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Illustrated Edition. Amusing and informative for readers of all ages, this compilation of tennis lore and legend was written by an undefeated Davis Cup champion. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, it recounts the origins of the game, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other elements, and features 29 [link] game of Tennis originated in France sometime in the 12th century and was referred to in ecclesiastical manuscripts as "jes de paume," the game of the palm, played with the bare hand. As early as the 12th century, a glove was used to protect the hand. Starting in the 16th century and continuing until the middle of the 18th century, rackets of varying shapes and sizes were used. Around 1750, the present configuration of lopsided head, thick gut, and longer handle ...