This book explores the development of British sports, activities, and games, inclusive of fox hunting and pheasant shooting, and provides historical analysis of their related evolution. The author examines topics such as: military participation, traditional rules and customs, and social impact of events such as the Grand National. The author additionally includes profiles of notable sportsmen and sportswomen, such as Captain Tom Townley and Lord Marcus Beresford, and anecdotes of famous events. The book provides unique and thoughtful insight into the history and character of British sporting culture and the key role it has played in British life.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of British sports, activities, and games, inclusive of fox hunting and pheasant shooting, and provides historical analysis of their related evolution. The author examines topics such as: military participation, traditional rules and customs, and social impact of events such as the Grand National. The author additionally includes profiles of notable sportsmen and sportswomen, such as Captain Tom Townley and Lord Marcus Beresford, and anecdotes of famous events. The book provides unique and thoughtful insight into the history and character of British sporting culture and the key role it has played in British life. 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 # 9781333082130_0
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