Curling, Etcetera is a fun and fascinating take on this hugely popular sport. A wide-ranging compilation of amusing and interesting facts and history, it has something on every page to entertain and inform every curler: the characters in the game, strange equipment, amusing and intriguing bits of history, curling trivia, stories, and facts and figures. That might include Charlie Kerr, a Brier curler in the 1940s who caused his team to miss an eight-ender when the ash from his cigar fell in front of a stone he was sweeping. ...
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Curling, Etcetera is a fun and fascinating take on this hugely popular sport. A wide-ranging compilation of amusing and interesting facts and history, it has something on every page to entertain and inform every curler: the characters in the game, strange equipment, amusing and intriguing bits of history, curling trivia, stories, and facts and figures. That might include Charlie Kerr, a Brier curler in the 1940s who caused his team to miss an eight-ender when the ash from his cigar fell in front of a stone he was sweeping. Or the strange and long-forgotten piece of equipment known as the Downer Disc, a round curling broom. Or some interesting trivia, such as: Which team was the last to win the Brier in knit sweaters? Answer: Ed Werenich's team in 1990. This quirky little book makes the perfect read, the perfect gift, and the perfect bonspiel prize for curlers and curling enthusiasts.
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