Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans (1881–1957)

Trumped up reminiscence of Robert Scott's doomed south polar expedition. Full of inaccuracies and liberties with the actual facts. Lots also left out in order for the entire thing to appear in a better, more heroic, light (Read Apsley Cherry-Garrard's biography [b:Cherry: A Life of Apsley Cherry-Garrard|1265536|Cherry A Life of Apsley Cherry-Garrard|Sara Wheeler|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1182363171s/1265536.jpg|1254417] for a more accurate view). Mountevans gives himself a larger and more noble roll in the entire affair than he actually had. He was largely untouchable by the time he wrote this due to his distinguished military career.

This book and Mountevans "recollection" of events would scar the more courageous Cherry-Garrard for the rest of his life (He was already riddled with guilt and doubt about his role.… (mehr)

The rules of The Admiral Lord Mount-Evans Style of Wrestling, with demonstrated holds and explanatory text. Also the rules of contest, illegal holds, championship weights and other information for those wishing to understand this style. The publishers will be pleased to give any information additional to that included in this book on any aspect of modern wrestling. Contents Introduction The rules governing the sport of professinal wrestling Rules of professional wrestling Rule No. 1 The standard holds Rule No. 2 Fouls Actions not allowed Rule No. 3 Defintion of a fall Rule No. 4 Decision by referee Rule No. 5 Duration of rounds and matches Rule No. 6 Rkule No. 7 Disqualified contestant. Forfeiture of prize money. Rule No. 8 Dimensions of ring. Rule No. 9 Responsibility fo the referee. Rule No. 10 Licensed halls Rule No. 11 Misuse of rules. The rules governing champoionships Rule No. C1 The standard weights Rule No. C2 Confirmation from the board Rule No. C3 Championship contests-Referee Rule No. C4 Eligibility of competitors Rule No. C5 Duration of championship contests Rule No. C6 Award of champoinship belts The basic holds and preparatory training The quarter nelson The half nelson The three quarter nelson The full nelson Front head chancery (sometimes called 'the hang') The head halch The waist hold The reverse waist hold The arm up the back Arm levers The arm lever Double arm levers The crotch hold Leg holds Figure four leg hold Step over leg lock Double knee stroke Short arm scissors The body and head scissors The stomach throw The bridge The buttocks Combination of holds Back elbow American all-in wrestling Some other wrestling styles The hype… (mehr)