Bøger af Harry Roy Sweny

This fascinating account of a little-known episode in American colonial history tells the story of Symon Schermerhoorn's heroic ride to warn the people of Albany of an impending attack by French and Indian forces. Based on a careful reading of primary sources, including historical records and family traditions, this book offers a vivid portrait of life on the frontier and the dangers posed by hostile forces. With its detailed maps and illustrations, Symon Schermerhoorn's Ride is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Keep Your Eye On The Ball And Your Right Knee Stiff"" is a concise and practical guide to golf, written by Harry Roy Sweny and originally published in 1898. The book is designed to provide golfers of all levels with essential tips and techniques for improving their game. The title refers to two key elements of successful golfing: maintaining focus on the ball and maintaining stability in the right knee during the swing. The book covers a range of topics, including grip, stance, swing mechanics, putting, and strategy. Sweny emphasizes the importance of proper technique and provides clear instructions on how to achieve it. He also offers advice on how to overcome common challenges, such as hooking, slicing, and nervousness on the course. In addition to its practical advice, ""Keep Your Eye On The Ball And Your Right Knee Stiff"" provides a glimpse into the history of golf and the evolution of the sport. Sweny's writing style is straightforward and accessible, making the book a useful resource for golfers of all levels and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of sports.Principally For Beginners, With The Hope That Some Poor Bunkered Soul May Be Led To Straighter Ways And Shorter Puts.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 work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.