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Dave Day

    David Day is an acclaimed Canadian author, internationally renowned for his insightful literary criticism on J. R. R. Tolkien. His expansive body of work spans poetry, natural history, mythology, and children's literature, demonstrating a profound engagement with ecological themes and the natural world. Day's writing is characterized by its rich exploration of extinction and environmental concerns, presented through a compelling narrative voice. His expertise in Tolkien's universe has established him as a significant figure in literary scholarship.

    Swimming Communities in Victorian England
    Flying Model Helicopters
    • Flying Model Helicopters

      • 191 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Flying a model helicopter is a challenge and the wise modeller will seek the fullest advice on all the possible variations and handling techniques before embarking on this difficult but extremely popular branch of aeromodelling. Dave Day, an acknowledged expert, helps to minimise the problems. schovat popis

      Flying Model Helicopters
    • Swimming Communities in Victorian England

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The book delves into the influence of swimming professors on the evolution of swimming in nineteenth-century England, particularly their role in promoting participation among women. It highlights the significance of female natationists in shaping women's swimming and examines the emergence of new employment opportunities with the establishment of swimming baths. The authors argue that the contributions of these professors have been overlooked in favor of amateur organizations, emphasizing that individual efforts were crucial in laying the groundwork for modern sports.

      Swimming Communities in Victorian England