Sporting Anecdotes; Original and Select, Including Characteristic Sketches of Eminent Persons Who Have Appeared on the Turf: With an Interesting ... in the Sporting World; A Correct Description - Softcover
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In the boundless variety cf anecdotes, which al most every work presents that is at all devoted to this peculiar subject, the only, and indeed the great est difiiculty, was to select with a degree of discrimi nation such articles as might be deemed worthy a place in this collection, particularly those anecdotes which commemorate and record those numerous sin gularities, and astonishing events, which the ever-va rying annals of the sporting world present; so that the reader will find himself in possession of facts, at once important and striking, which have hitherto remained scattered through an immensity of works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of anecdotes and historical accounts on the development of sports throughout history. The author delves into the customs and traditions of various sports, and provides a humorous look at how they have evolved over time. It also explores the origins of different sports, and how they have been influenced by cultural and societal changes. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of sports, and provides a unique insight into the development of some of our favorite pastimes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332828296_0
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