Bøger af Bertram Smith

This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Full of interesting historical information and practical instructions, this volume will appeal to curling enthusiasts with a particular interest in the history and development of the much-loved winter sport. Contents include: "A National Game", "A Game of Long Ago", "The Principles of Curling", "The Art of Curling", "The Skip", "The Single-Handed Game", "Curling in Scotland", "Curling in Switzerland", "Curling in Canada", and "Memories of the Ice". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Thirteen-year-old Harry just accepted the adventure of a lifetime: A summer visit sailing around Novia Scotia with his fun triplet cousins Wendy, Pauline, and Peter, along with their courageous dog, Pip.With slapstick comedy hi-jinks on the high seas, can the four cousins solve the cryptic clues while searching for the true Centuries-long secret treasure, still buried today on the mysterious Oak Island...? Trapped in underground tunnels! Dangerous currents of hidden rivers! An elusive Ghost Ship! Dynamite explosions! Can the teens find the treasure before they get kidnapped by real-life Pirates?Is this risky escapade worth their very lives? Who can save the day? This story was written in 1963 through the eyes of the brilliant, hilarious, adventurous imagination of the author: Mr. Bertram Smith.The manuscript was never published and tucked away, long forgotten, only to be rediscovered in the family attic in 2022 by his granddaughter, Pamdiana JonesAlready an adventure author in her own right, and already fascinated by the 200-year long true history of the Oak Island Treasure Hunt, Pamdiana Jones decided to type up this manuscript, word for word from his era, and hand it to her mother, triplet Wendy, as a gift for her 75th birthday. Truly enjoy this fun, inspiring, exciting family's escapades!

Days of Discovery is a historical fiction novel written by Bertram Smith and published in 1917. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a group of English explorers who set sail on a voyage of discovery to the New World. Led by the charismatic Captain John Smith, the crew faces numerous challenges and dangers as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic and encounter hostile native tribes. Along the way, they discover new lands, encounter strange creatures, and make important scientific discoveries. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized the Age of Exploration. It is also a poignant tale of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, as the crew members must work together to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Days of Discovery is a classic work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers of all ages who are interested in the history of exploration and the human spirit of adventure.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Whole Art Of Caravanning Bertram Smith Longmans, Green, and Co., 1908 Sports & Recreation; Camping; Camping; Sports & Recreation / Camping; Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports