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Discover the inspiring story of Lottie Dod, the first great heroine in women's sports, in the captivating book 'Little Wonder.' Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2021, this remarkable biography sheds light on Dod's extraordinary achievements across multiple disciplines, including tennis, golf, hockey, and even mountaineering. As one of The Times' 50 Best Sports Books of 2021, this beautifully crafted B-format paperback—from publisher Birlinn—offers a compelling narrative that celebrates resilience, determination, and the spirit of women's sports.
Lottie Dod was not just an athlete; she was a cultural icon of the late 19th century, adored for her prowess in sports and her talents as a musician during the 1920s and 1930s. Yet, despite her immense popularity and accolades, she became a largely forgotten figure over time. Sasha Abramsky’s biographical work revives her story, capturing the attention of both sports enthusiasts and those interested in women's history.
Join the journey of rediscovery and read about Dod's triumphs and the legacy she left behind in the world of sports. Perfect for avid sports readers, history buffs, and anyone looking to celebrate female empowerment through the ages.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781913759087, Format: B-format paperback, Year: 2022, Publisher: Birlinn.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913759087
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2021
One ofThe Times50 Best Sports Books of 2021
Little Wonder tells the epic, and until now largely unchronicled, story of Lottie Dod, the first great heroine in women’s sports. Dod was a champion tennis player, golfer, hockey player, tobogganist, skater, mountaineer, and archer. She was also a first-rate musician, performing numerous choral concerts in London in the 1920s and 1930s, including in a private performance before the King and Queen.
In the late 19th century, Dod was almost certainly the second most famous woman in the British Isles, bested only by the fame of Queen Victoria. She was fawned over by the press, and loved by a huge fan base – which composed poems and songs in her honor, followed her from one tournament to the next, voraciously read every profile published on her and every report on her sporting triumphs.
Yet, within a decade or two of her retirement from sports, Dod was largely a forgotten figure. She lived, unmarried and childless, until 1960, and for the last half of her life she was shrouded in obscurity. In this new book, Sasha Abramsky brings Lottie's remarkable achievements back into the public eye in a fascinating story of resilience and determination.
Lottie Dod was not just an athlete; she was a cultural icon of the late 19th century, adored for her prowess in sports and her talents as a musician during the 1920s and 1930s. Yet, despite her immense popularity and accolades, she became a largely forgotten figure over time. Sasha Abramsky’s biographical work revives her story, capturing the attention of both sports enthusiasts and those interested in women's history.
Join the journey of rediscovery and read about Dod's triumphs and the legacy she left behind in the world of sports. Perfect for avid sports readers, history buffs, and anyone looking to celebrate female empowerment through the ages.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781913759087, Format: B-format paperback, Year: 2022, Publisher: Birlinn.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913759087
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2021
One ofThe Times50 Best Sports Books of 2021
Little Wonder tells the epic, and until now largely unchronicled, story of Lottie Dod, the first great heroine in women’s sports. Dod was a champion tennis player, golfer, hockey player, tobogganist, skater, mountaineer, and archer. She was also a first-rate musician, performing numerous choral concerts in London in the 1920s and 1930s, including in a private performance before the King and Queen.
In the late 19th century, Dod was almost certainly the second most famous woman in the British Isles, bested only by the fame of Queen Victoria. She was fawned over by the press, and loved by a huge fan base – which composed poems and songs in her honor, followed her from one tournament to the next, voraciously read every profile published on her and every report on her sporting triumphs.
Yet, within a decade or two of her retirement from sports, Dod was largely a forgotten figure. She lived, unmarried and childless, until 1960, and for the last half of her life she was shrouded in obscurity. In this new book, Sasha Abramsky brings Lottie's remarkable achievements back into the public eye in a fascinating story of resilience and determination.