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قراءة كتاب The Canadian Curler's Manual Or, an account of curling, as practised in Canada: with remarks on the history of the game
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The Canadian Curler's Manual Or, an account of curling, as practised in Canada: with remarks on the history of the game
THE
CANADIAN CURLER’S
MANUAL;
OR
AN ACCOUNT OF CURLING,
AS PRACTISED
IN CANADA:
WITH REMARKS ON THE HISTORY OF THE GAME.
And binds the mire like a rock,
Then to the loch the Curlers flock
Wi’ gleesome speed.”
Burns.
BY JAMES BICKET,
SECRETARY TO THE TORONTO CURLING CLUB.
TORONTO:
PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE OF THE BRITISH COLONIST, FOR THE TORONTO
CURLING CLUB; SOLD ALSO BY HENRY ROWBELL.
HUGH SCOBIE, PRINTER.
1840.
This reprint has been made possible
through the kindness of Mr. Thomas Rennie,
who loaned the original for the purpose.
CONTENTS.
PRESIDENT,
VICE-PRESIDENTS, MANAGERS,
AND
MEMBERS
OF THE
TORONTO CURLING CLUB,
THIS MANUAL
IS MOST RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED,
BY THEIR DEVOTED
HUMBLE SERVANT,
THE AUTHOR.
PREFACE
This little pamphlet has been produced at the request of the Toronto Curling Club. The original object in its publication was simply to furnish the Members with a copy of the Constitution of the Club, and of the laws which they observe in playing. The design is now extended, so as to embrace a general description of Curling, with a brief history of the Game; and by thus making it to be understood, by those who have never seen it played, or who may have been only occasional spectators, to induce a more general participation in this most healthful and exhilarating amusement.
It is gratifying to observe the success of the efforts which have been made in this country, during the last few years, to promote and encourage the Game. It is now becoming, and must become, a favorite in Canada. It is admirably adapted to this climate, where the winter is generally cold enough to ensure