Icelandic Wrestling (1908) - Paperback

by Johannes Josefsson (Author)

Icelandic Wrestling is a book written by Johannes Josefsson in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the traditional Icelandic wrestling style known as glima. Glima is a unique form of wrestling that originated in Iceland and has been practiced for centuries. The book covers the history and evolution of glima, as well as the techniques and rules of the sport. It also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers understand the various moves and holds used in glima. The author, Johannes Josefsson, was a renowned glima wrestler and champion in Iceland, and his expertise is evident in the detailed descriptions and instructions provided in the book. Overall, Icelandic Wrestling is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of glima, and for those looking to learn more about traditional Icelandic sports and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.