The tennis book : the illustrated encyclopedia of world tennis /
Parsons, John, -2004.
The tennis book : the illustrated encyclopedia of world tennis / John Parsons with Henry Wancke. - Rev. ed. - London : Carlton, 2012. - 223 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
"First published in 1998 by Carlton Books Limited as The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis"--Colophon. Includes index.
The origins of the game -- Tennis around the world -- The great tournaments -- Legends of the court -- The great players -- The great arenas -- The great matches -- The business of tennis -- The rules of tennis -- Equipment -- Politics -- Scandals and controversies -- The oddities of tennis -- Tennis records -- Tennis chronology.
'The Tennis Book' traces the game from its humble beginnings in the 1800s through to what has become a global sport in the 21st century. Packed with over 200 photographs and complete with a record of all Grand Slam winners, every player, every tournament and every issue of importance in the game is highlighted in detail.
9781780970127 (hbk.) 1780970129 (hbk.)
GBB210052 bnb
016020397 Uk
Tennis--Encyclopedias.
GV 995 / .P37 2012
The tennis book : the illustrated encyclopedia of world tennis / John Parsons with Henry Wancke. - Rev. ed. - London : Carlton, 2012. - 223 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
"First published in 1998 by Carlton Books Limited as The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis"--Colophon. Includes index.
The origins of the game -- Tennis around the world -- The great tournaments -- Legends of the court -- The great players -- The great arenas -- The great matches -- The business of tennis -- The rules of tennis -- Equipment -- Politics -- Scandals and controversies -- The oddities of tennis -- Tennis records -- Tennis chronology.
'The Tennis Book' traces the game from its humble beginnings in the 1800s through to what has become a global sport in the 21st century. Packed with over 200 photographs and complete with a record of all Grand Slam winners, every player, every tournament and every issue of importance in the game is highlighted in detail.
9781780970127 (hbk.) 1780970129 (hbk.)
GBB210052 bnb
016020397 Uk
Tennis--Encyclopedias.
GV 995 / .P37 2012