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Non Fiction
A History of Hurling by Seamus King gives a very detailed look at the beginnings of this sport, through to the organised and semi professional but big money sort of competitions they have now.It does also go into some detail about the greatest ever player in Christy Ring.

A very interesting look at a unique and pretty difficult game.

Best book available on the subject
I've been interested in the game of Hurling all my life, and had been looking for a book which could give me a comprehensive overview of the history of the game. This book does just that. It's well-written and easily understood, and both experienced players and non-combatants ; ) will find it enjoyable. I'm looking forward to reading Mr. King's other books in the future. slan, John ... Read more

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hurling book
It wasn't what I expected. I was looking or a more general book explaining that wonderful game ... Read more

Book Description
Hurling is one of the oldest field games in the world.From earliest times sport has been one of man's activities.Striking a ball with a stick or kicking it with the foot has always been a popular pastime.In Ireland, striking a ball with a stick is called hurling and is a game that has been popular in the country for at least 3000 years, with the first literary reference to it dating from 1272 B.C.

Today, hurling has evoled into one of Ireland's most popular sports and represents an integral part of Ireland's rich heritage.The game today is organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A.), a voluntary organisation that was founded in 1884.

From the beginning, the G.A.A. attempted to spread the gospel of hurling outside Ireland.Star teams of hurlers were sent abroad to advertise the game and hurling was organised among the many Irish communities around the globe.

This book tells the history of those efforts and how the game was played in the United Kingdom and America, in Argentina and South Africa, in Australia and New Zealand, in fact in any place the Irish settled in substantial numbers. The book is a follow up to A History of Hurling by the same author. ... Read more

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The Hurling Name in History is a customized book offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about the Hurling name.The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the Our Name in History collection.Each book in the collection is printed on demand and is compiled from hundreds of millions of records from the world's largest online resource of family history, Ancestry.com.This particular book follows the Hurling family name through history and makes the perfect gift for your family members and anyone interested in the Hurling name. In the book you'll find out about where people with the Hurling last name originated. You may discover the countries and ports they left behind, the ships they sailed and more. You'll get a better idea of where people sharing the Hurling name settled and where they may reside today in the United States, Canada, England and other countries.You'll get all this information and much more in your Hurling family name book. If your last name is not Hurling, then check out our collection of nearly 300,000 family name books to find other available names in the series. ... Read more

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Hurling is arguably the oldest field game in the world. In BC 1272 reference was made to a game in which strength, speed, stamina, skill, dexterity, and endurance were the key qualities; no mention is made of frees or fouls, referees or sideline cuts.

Over the centuries hurling has evolved into a more regulated but still exciting and passion-rousing game. It is played in every county of Ireland, and has attracted people from all walks of life.

This special collection provides fascinating information about the origins and evolution of this quintessentially Irish game, as well as its requirements and its attractions, the competitions and grades, the GAA founders, and the great players. Attractively presented and illustrated and at a very affordable price, this little book is a must for tourist and native alike. ... Read more