Athletics for boys
By: by G.R. Renwick.
Publisher: Herbert Jenkins
Published: 1926
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Hardback
Number of pages: 192
First sentence: This book on Athletics for schoolboys naturally does not claim to be exhaustive: it can be fairly stated that it contains a sufficiency of sound advice and practical detail to enable any boy to become without overstrain a good performer in track athletics.
Description: A 1920s practical guide for boys wishing to compete in the field of athletics - guidance information given by a member of the 1924 British Olympic Team on:-  the techniques for various events - the clothing to wear - the training required - the essential massage of limbs.

Photo illustrated.
Notes: Almost impossible to obtain - copies appear to be almost non-existent.
Table of contents: pagenum: 11
class: chapter
label: Foreword; pagenum: 15
class: part
label: Preface by the Author; pagenum: 19
class: part
label: I. Training (I); pagenum: 26
class: part
label: II. Training (II); pagenum: 36
class: part
label: III. The Sprint Races; pagenum: 61
class: part
label: IV. The Quarter-Mile Races; pagenum: 77
class: part
label: V. The Half-Mile And One Mile; pagenum: 91
class: part
label: VI. The Hurdles; pagenum: 108
class: part
label: VII. The High Jump; pagenum: 119
class: part
label: VIII. The Long Jump; pagenum: 132
class: part
label: IX. The Pole Vault; pagenum: 147
class: part
label: X. Putting The Weight; pagenum: 159
class: part
label: XI. Relay Races; pagenum: 172
class: part
label: XII. Miscellanea