Diana's Fitness, Fashion & Beauty

Diana's Fitness, Fashion & Beauty
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2024-05-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1964197368

Diana’s Fitness, Fashion & Beauty is one of 4 volumes in the Sports She Wrote series written by the first woman with her own weekly sports column in a major American newspaper, The Philadelphia Inquirer, from 1898 to 1901. Her real name (which she never revealed in print) was Mary Lagen, a prolific writer and bicycling pioneer, who inaugurated her “Athletic Woman” column at the age of 46. Diana was a strong proponent of physical fitness and athletics for women. She advocated exercise and good health as foundational aspects of well-rounded womanhood and lifelong happiness, as well as fundamental aspects of female beauty. Her devotion to fashion, diet, beauty and health endured for years beyond her “Athletic Woman” column, as she later became one of the first women editors of the “Woman’s Page” in a major American newspaper. This volume features 213 articles (120,000 words) presented in the following categories: fitness & athletics (60), fencing (12), boxing (5), dance (5), fashion (91), and beauty (40). Diana is an engaging writer with a keen observational eye and clever wordplay. The other three volumes presenting Diana's column are Diana's Ball Sports, Diana's Outdoor Sports, and Diana's Anecdotes & Aphorisms. Additional articles on fitness, fashion and beauty are included in the following volumes of the Sports She Wrote series: Physical Fitness, Health, & Beauty; Physical Education & Culture; 7 Exercise Manuals; What to Wear; and Adelia Brainerd, The Outdoor Woman of Harper’s Bazar. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Diana's Outdoor Sports

Diana's Outdoor Sports
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2024-05-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 196419735X

Diana’s Outdoor Sports is one of 4 volumes in the Sports She Wrote series written by the first woman with her own weekly sports column in a major American newspaper, The Philadelphia Inquirer, from 1898 to 1901. Her real name (which she never revealed in print) was Mary Lagen, a prolific writer and bicycling pioneer, who inaugurated her “Athletic Woman” column at the age of 46. Diana was a passionate outdoorswoman and many of her articles are based on personal experiences. She was an excellent creative writer with a sparkling sense of humor and ability to turn a clever phrase. This volume features 217 article segments (110,000 words) about field sports, equestrianism, wheel sports, water sports and winter sports, excerpted from longer columns that veered among many topics which are included in the other three volumes. Field sports include 54 articles related to hunting, fishing, camping, guns, nature, dogs and birds. 48 articles on equestrianism focus on horseback riding, driving carriages, and attending horse shows. Cycling is featured in 67 articles, including 20 articles predating her “Athletic Woman” column, establishing her pivotal role in the evolution of the bicycle, invention of the bifurcated riding skirt, and a lawsuit against an athletic club that expelled her due to her gender. She also introduced the automobile to her readers and describes the excitement of her first ride. 48 articles describe her adventures with water sports (swimming, boating), and winter sports (ice skating and sledding). The other three volumes presenting Diana's column are Diana's Ball Sports, Diana's Fitness Fashion & Beauty, and Diana's Anecdotes & Aphorisms. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Diana's Ball Sports

Diana's Ball Sports
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2024-05-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1964197341

Diana’s Ball Sports is one of 4 volumes in the Sports She Wrote series written by the first woman with her own weekly sports column in a major American newspaper, The Philadelphia Inquirer, from 1898 to 1901. Her real name (which she never revealed in print) was Mary Lagen, a prolific writer and bicycling pioneer, who inaugurated her “Athletic Woman” column at the age of 46. This volume (115,000 words) features Diana’s reports on baseball, basketball, billiards, bowling, cricket, croquet, football, tennis, and her favorite sport, golf. More than 100 of the 152 articles in this volume are about golf, including coverage of the Women’s National Golf Tournament held in Philadelphia that was published on the sports page, apart from her regular column. Several of her articles describe the condition of women’s college sports in the late 19th century. Diana is an engaging writer with a keen observational eye and clever wordplay. The other three volumes presenting Diana's column are Diana's Outdoor Sports, Diana's Fitness Fashion & Beauty, and Diana's Anecdotes & Aphorisms. Additional ball sports are included in the following volumes: Ball Sports; Ella Black, The First Woman Baseball Correspondent; Helen Dauvray, The Actress Who Loved Baseball; and Adelia Brainerd, The Outdoor Woman of Harper’s Bazar. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Fitness, Grace, Health & Beauty

Fitness, Grace, Health & Beauty
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1964197511

Featuring 102 articles (123,000 words) written by more than 50 women from 1882 to 1900, this volume of the Sports She Wrote series highlights the role of physical fitness in beauty, health, posture, grace, hygiene, weight reduction, muscle-building and overall well-being. More than 85 illustrations demonstrate the exercise regimens, diets, fads, methods and equipment used by Victorian Era women, presenting a variety of theories and personalities that shaped the physical culture of the time. The eternal quest for beauty takes center stage in this collection, with a notable emphasis on the aesthetic effects of exercise on a woman’s ideal body shape, complexion and improved health. Stretching and the poetry of motion in dance movements are key components. Fencing was practiced for its contribution to coordination and calisthenic benefits. Spa days served the same rejuvenating functions as they do in modern times. Renowned columnists include Mme. Hygeia, Penelope Powelson, Shirley Dare, Diana Crossways and Annie Jenness Miller, offering advice on posture, walking, fashion, weight loss and maintaining youthfulness. Actresses Pauline Hall and Lillian Russell share insights into their personal diet and exercise routines, underscoring the pursuit of a slender figure for their theatrical careers. While physical strength was a primary objective, exemplified by strongwomen Charmion and Madame Yucca, the goal was not on excessive muscle mass as in modern bodybuilding. Charmion's renowned vaudeville trapeze act, blending strength and beauty, captivated audiences worldwide, while Madame Yucca, dubbed “The Female Sandow,” epitomized strength and athleticism in her performances. Additional related articles are available in the following volumes of the Sports She Wrote series: Diana’s Fitness, Fashion & Beauty; 7 Exercise Manuals; Physical Education & Culture; and Adelia Brainerd, The Outdoor Woman of Harper’s Bazar. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century

Diana's Anecdotes & Aphorisms

Diana's Anecdotes & Aphorisms
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2024-05-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1964197376

Diana’s Anecdotes & Aphorisms is one of 4 volumes in the Sports She Wrote series written by the first woman with her own weekly sports column in a major American newspaper, The Philadelphia Inquirer, from 1898 to 1901. Her real name (which she never revealed in print) was Mary Lagen, a prolific writer and bicycling pioneer, who inaugurated her “Athletic Woman” column at the age of 46. While sports were her primary focus, Diana’s column included social commentary, relationship advice, recipes and many subjects unrelated to athletics. These off-topic segments are presented in this collection based on their inclusion in her column. They provide insight into the character of the woman who was bold enough to display her athletic interests at the end of the 19th century. Readers solely interested in sports may not find this volume germane; readers interested in the woman behind the column will find it indispensable. All readers would find it fascinating, as she was a delightful and talented writer with a lively sense of humor whose work deserves to be appreciated and preserved. This volume features 191 articles (132,000 words), 628 aphorisms, and one theatrical play written in 1904 as her career veered into acting on stage when she was in her fifties. It also includes newspaper articles interviewing her when she was in her eighties and nineties. She died in 1946 at the age of 94. The other three volumes presenting Diana's column are Diana's Ball Sports, Diana's Outdoor Sports, and Diana's Fitness, Fashion & Beauty. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Hitch Fit

Hitch Fit
Author: Micah Lacerte
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2011-04-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781452865232

Hitch Fit's Micah Lacerte and Diana Chaloux provide insight and tips on how anyone can be motivated and inspired to transform their own lives. Included in this book is information on lifestyle, nutrition and fitness. This educational book will show readers how they too can achieve weight loss, happiness, their ideal size, and relationship success, and all from a couple who don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk. Micah Lacerte and Diana Chaloux of HITCH FIT gym (www.hitchfit.com) want to help transform lives. This book includes the key points to start you on your own personal journey of success.

7 Exercise Manuals

7 Exercise Manuals
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 623
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 196419752X

The first manuals for women’s physical fitness and exercise were published in the 19th century. This volume of the Sports She Wrote series presents seven calisthenics manuals authored by women from 1827 to 1900, reflecting the evolving landscape of women's physical fitness, including more than 200 illustrations (102,000 words). On the Utility of Exercise (1827) by Marian Mason introduces calisthenics set to music. A Course of Calisthenics for Young Ladies (1831) by "M." (presumably Marian Mason) features detailed illustrated exercises and an early exercise machine with weights and pulleys. Calisthenic Exercises for Schools, Families and Health Establishments (1856) by Catharine Beecher (excerpts) emphasizes physical education for women. The Laws of Life (1859) by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell challenges stereotypes of female frailty. Physical Culture, Beauty, Ideals (1892) by Mrs. John Bailey focuses on short daily exercises for self-improvement. Psycho-Physical Culture (1892) by the Thomas sisters (excerpts) promotes mind-body interconnectedness. School Gymnastics Free Hand (1900) by Jessie H. Bancroft (excerpts) offers comprehensive exercises for schoolchildren. These manuals contribute to understanding women's historical engagement with physical fitness, health and exercise during an era when the concept of women training with weights and acquiring strength was new, controversial and often misunderstood. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Physical Education & Culture

Physical Education & Culture
Author: Lost Century of Sports Collection
Publisher: The Lost Century of Sports Collection
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1964197503

Featuring 95 articles (144,000 words) written by more than 65 women from 1832 to 1899, including 60 illustrations, this volume of the Sports She Wrote series reveals the evolution of women's physical education and exercise in American society. The articles highlight the emergence of the “New Woman” who challenged traditional notions of femininity. Reports from two pivotal gatherings, the 1874 Congress of the Association for the Advancement of Woman and the 1889 Boston Physical Training Conference, include excerpts from attendees and prominent women presenters. Physical culture at Wellesley College and a section on Vassar's field days from 1895 to 1899 portray the emphasis placed on physical education and athletics in women’s colleges. Society was shocked when many women developed an interest in boxing, which began with punching bags and sparring as a strength-promoting exercise. One section of this volume features women’s coverage of the 1897 heavyweight prizefight between James Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons, offering unique perspectives on the most masculine of sports and the first bout to be filmed and shown in theatres. The volume concludes with a discourse on women's athleticism, featuring academic essays from The Nineteenth Century magazine, reflecting conflicting societal attitudes towards female sports participation and presaging the pendulum swinging against women’s athletics. These essays reveal a complex narrative of progress and regression in women's sports history, influencing perceptions for generations to come. Additional related articles are available in the following volumes of the Sports She Wrote series: Diana’s Fitness, Fashion & Beauty; 7 Exercise Manuals; Fitness, Grace, Health & Beauty; and Adelia Brainerd, The Outdoor Woman of Harper’s Bazar. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Diana, A Cultural History

Diana, A Cultural History
Author: J. Davies
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2001-06-11
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0230598250

This book intervenes in debates over the significance of Diana, Princess of Wales by offering a critical account of her media iconicity from 1981 to the present. It outlines the historical development of representations of Diana, analysing the ways in which the Princess has been understood via discourses of gender, sexuality, race, economic class, the royal, national identity, and the human. The book then goes on to assess the issues at stake in debates over the 'meaning' of Diana, such as the gender politics of cultural icon-making and deconstruction, and conflicting notions of cultural value.

Fashion and Its Social Agendas

Fashion and Its Social Agendas
Author: Diana Crane
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0226924831

It has long been said that clothes make the man (or woman), but is it still true today? If so, how has the information clothes convey changed over the years? Using a wide range of historical and contemporary materials, Diana Crane demonstrates how the social significance of clothing has been transformed. Crane compares nineteenth-century societies—France and the United States—where social class was the most salient aspect of social identity signified in clothing with late twentieth-century America, where lifestyle, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity are more meaningful to individuals in constructing their wardrobes. Today, clothes worn at work signify social class, but leisure clothes convey meanings ranging from trite to political. In today's multicode societies, clothes inhibit as well as facilitate communication between highly fragmented social groups. Crane extends her comparison by showing how nineteenth-century French designers created fashions that suited lifestyles of Paris elites but that were also widely adopted outside France. By contrast, today's designers operate in a global marketplace, shaped by television, film, and popular music. No longer confined to elites, trendsetters are drawn from many social groups, and most trends have short trajectories. To assess the impact of fashion on women, Crane uses voices of college-aged and middle-aged women who took part in focus groups. These discussions yield fascinating information about women's perceptions of female identity and sexuality in the fashion industry. An absorbing work, Fashion and Its Social Agendas stands out as a critical study of gender, fashion, and consumer culture. "Why do people dress the way they do? How does clothing contribute to a person's identity as a man or woman, as a white-collar professional or blue-collar worker, as a preppie, yuppie, or nerd? How is it that dress no longer denotes social class so much as lifestyle? . . . Intelligent and informative, [this] book proposes thoughtful answers to some of these questions."-Library Journal