tail the various recognized signs for different kinds of weather based
primarily on the material worked out by the Government Weather Bureau,
gives rules by which the character and duration of storms may be
estimated, and gives instructions for sensible use of the barometer. He
also gives useful information as to various weather averages for
different parts of the country, at different times of the year, and
furnishes sound advice for the camper, sportsman, and others who wish to
know what they may expect in the weather line.
44. BOXING, by D. C. Hutchison. Practical instruction for men who wish
to learn the first steps in the manly art. Mr. Hutchison writes from
long personal experience as an amateur boxer and as a trainer of other
amateurs. His instructions are accompanied with full diagrams showing
the approved blows and guards. He also gives full directions for
training for condition without danger of going stale from overtraining.
It is essentially a book for the amateur.
45. TENNIS TACTICS, by Raymond D. Little. Out of his store of experience
as a successful tennis player, Mr. Little has written this practical
guide for those who wish to know how real tennis is played. He tells the
reader when and how to take the net, discusses the relative merits of
the back-court and volleying game and how their proper balance may be
achieved; analyzes and appraises the twist service, shows the
fundamental necessities of successful doubles play.
46. HOW TO PLAY TENNIS, by James Burns. This book gives simple, direct
instruction from the professional standpoint on the fundamentals of the
game. It tells the reader how to hold his racket, how to swing it for
the various strokes, how to stand and how to cover the court. These
points are illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The author also
illustrates the course of the ball in the progress of play and points
out the positions of greatest safety and greatest danger.
47. TAXIDERMY, by Leon L. Pray. Illustrated with diagrams. Being a
practical taxidermist, the author at once goes into the question of
selection of tools and materials for the various stages of skinning,
stuffing and mounting. The subjects whose handling is described are, for
the most part, the every-day ones, such as ordinary birds, small
mammals, etc., although adequate instructions are included for mounting
big game specimens, as well as the preliminary care of skins in hot
climates. Full diagrams accompany
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