The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England; including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, & Pompous Spectacles from the Earliest Period to the Present Time

Joseph Strutt; William Hone

Published by Thomas Tegg, London, 1845

About this Item

A handsome new edition of Joseph Strutt's comprehensive history of British sports. A new edition, with a copious index by William Hone.Bound in a later quarter calf, with marbled boards.Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout.An extensive reference work which delves into various sports, games and festive activities popular among English people during the medieval and early modern periods. The book covers a wide range of topics, including archery, hunting, fishing, wrestling, and various forms of ball games. It also explores the customs and traditions associated with these activities, such as the May Day celebrations and the Morris dance.Written by Joseph Strutt, an English engraver and antiquary and, according to Sir Roy Strong, "an influential but totally neglected figure in the history of art in Britain".With eight pages of advertisements to the rear. Bound in a later quarter calf, with marbled boards. Externally, excellent, with minimal shelf wear and minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with toning and light spotting to the endpapers. Tide mark to the rear endpaper. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 986Y51

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England; including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, & Pompous Spectacles from the Earliest Period to the Present Time
• Publisher: Thomas Tegg, London
• Publication Date: 1845
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book