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British Sports And Pastimes, 1868 (1868)

British Sports And Pastimes, 1868 (1868)

Trollope, Anthony

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ISBN10: 1104043076
ISBN13: 9781104043070
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 6 2009
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
British Sports and Pastimes is a book written by the renowned English novelist, Anthony Trollope, in 1868. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various sports and pastimes that were popular in Britain during the Victorian era. Trollope covers a wide range of topics, including hunting, fishing, shooting, horse racing, cricket, and rowing. He provides detailed descriptions of the rules, equipment, and techniques involved in each sport, as well as the social and cultural significance of these activities in Victorian society. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with Trollope's characteristic wit and humor shining through. He draws on his own personal experiences as a sportsman and his extensive knowledge of British culture to create a vivid and entertaining portrait of the sporting life in Victorian England. Overall, British Sports and Pastimes is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, offering readers a unique perspective on the history of sport and leisure in Britain. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of sports, as well as fans of Trollope's other works.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.

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