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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sport has always been a central part of the leisure of the Scots. This book follows its history from the time of James IV until the early years of Victoria's reign. The focus is not on kings and lairds but on the common people who raced carts, played curling with channel stanes from the river bed, and indulged in football matches with dozens if not hundreds of players on each side - to the displeasure of the minister. Many sports were enjoyed on holidays. At New Year there were shooting matches: few of the competitors were sober. On Fastern's E'en almost every parish had a cockfight in the school. The book describes dozens of sports and sets them in their social context. It ends with the first sports which were organized in a modern way: curling, bowling, Highland and Lowland Games, and the import from England - cricket. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003449636
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbb0020067579
Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # mon0019986321
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Fine copy, no inscriptions. Seller Inventory # 040564
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used- good. Tuckwell Press, 2000, paperback. Seller Inventory # 0101139
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. p/b 287 pages, condition is very good. Sport has always been a central part of the leisure of the Scots. Riot, Revelry and Rout follows its history from medieval times until the early years of Victoria's reign. The focus is not on kings and lairds but on the common people who raced carts, played curling with channel stanes from the river bed, and indulged in football matches with dozens if not hundreds of players on each side - to the displeasure of the minister. Many sports were enjoyed on holidays. At New Year there were shooting matches: few of the competitors were sober. On Fastern's E'en almost every parish had a cockfight in the school. the book describes dozens of sports and sets them in their social context. It ends with the first sports which were organised in a modern way: curling, bowling, Highland and Lowland Games, and the import form England - cricket. Seller Inventory # 085089
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A tight, bright, and clean copy with no inscriptions and no creases. 287pp. (15.5x23.5cm). Please contact us for any more information. Seller Inventory # 5912
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Spine not creased. Includes bibliography and index. 287pp. Book. Seller Inventory # 52974