Isbn: 9781331576266 - a sportsman of limited income: recollections of fifty years (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This work by the author is a collection of essays and anecdotes on various sporting topics, written from the perspective of an aristocrat in the mid-nineteenth century. The topics range widely from fox hunting to rowing, and from pigeon shooting to horse racing. The author's wit and engaging style bring to life the sporting pursuits of the time, giving a fascinating insight into the social history of the period. As many of these sports are still enjoyed today, the book will be of interest to anyone looking to understand the evolution of sporting culture, as well as those interested in the author's unique vantage point on the social issues of the day. 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.…