History of Men's Etiquette: A Short Guide to the Sporting Life (Hardcover)

Language: English

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2012

1844681149 / 9781844681143

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Hardcover. This is Nicholas Storey's third book in the series, following History of Men's Fashion: What the Well Dressed Man Is Wearing (2008), and History of Men's Accessories: A Short Guide for Men About Town (2011) and is called History Men's Etiquette: A Short Guide to the Sporting Life. This book, also with historical and social background, covers: the conduct of sporting events, including recommendations for a selection of sporting equipment, being all the necessary equipment for: shooting, fishing, hunting, tennis, badminton, squash and golf; something of members' sports' clubs; town and country living; town and country national and international sporting and social events and festivals; road, rail and sea travel; as well as exciting or unusual Christmas holiday destinations. In line with the first two books, this one is also packed with quirky facts and interesting digressions; including an account of the peculiar facts surrounding the last recorded civilian duel in England; a sketch of the life and death of Regency figure Robert 'Curricle' Coates; even how to build a rose garden; to all of which is once more brought a humorous approach. World experts on the technicalities of certain topics covered have again been sought out to check over the draft to ensure that this book is not just amusing but soundly backed by authority. The book ends with an account of a memorable night spent in London. AUTHOR: Nicholas Storey was born in Cornwall. After reading law at University College, London, he qualified as a lawyer and then worked in legal publishing, the government legal service, the city and also spent some time in private practice, before deciding to move to Brazil, to find the time and space in which to write. He is one of two general editors of a text book on health service law and practice and various articles and letters in the British national and local press. ILLUSTRATIONS: 16 pages of b/w plates Follows the success of "History Of Men's Fashion" and "History Of Men's Accessories". Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Title
History of Men's Etiquette: A Short Guide to the Sporting Life (Hardcover)
Author
Nicholas Storey
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire
Publication year
2012
Condition
new
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1844681149
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9781844681143

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