picture on front cover/dust jacket
Title Bowls - Theory and Practice
Author George T Burrows
Publisher Vinton & Company Ltd, London
First published 1931
ISBN Pre-ISBN system
Edition reviewed 1st
Hardback/softback Hardback
List price Not known
Cover size (cm)
(height x width)
17.0 x 10.6
Number of pages 90 (including advertisements)
Number of pages with Coloured photos Black & white photos Line drawings
  None 9 None
Synopsis The twelve chapters, of which the one entitled 'Finger Grips at Bowls' is perhaps the most fascinating are:
  • History of the Game
  • Styles of Play Described
  • A Glossary of Terms
  • The Bowler's Equipment
  • On Learning Delivery
  • Finger Grips at Bowls
  • Single Handed Play
  • Playing the Rink Game
  • Duties of Referees
  • Women and Bowls
  • Don'ts
  • Laying and Maintaining a Green

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