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Title: Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Susan Skinner and the Online
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Summary: "Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches" by David Drummond Bone is a nostalgic account of the history and evolution of football in Scotland, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the sport's rich heritage, including anecdotes about famous players, the growth of clubs, and the cultural significance of football in Scottish society. The author's passion for the game and respect for its traditions are evident throughout the narrative. The opening portion introduces the book with a preface in which Bone expresses his gratitude to friends and acknowledges his dedication to football over many years. He mentions that many of the sketches included in the publication have previously been published in various journals, indicating a connection to a wider football community. The initial chapters discuss the origins of football in Scotland, contrasting ancient gameplay with modern standards, and how the sport's popularity surged over time, driven by the enthusiasm of players and clubs throughout the country. Bone aims to captivate readers with stories that celebrate the spirit and camaraderie found in football, making it an engaging read for both fervent fans and newcomers to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bone, David Drummond, 1841-1911

EBook No.: 28028

Published: Feb 9, 2009

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: Football

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Susan Skinner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from Google Books.)

Summary: "Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches" by David Drummond Bone is a nostalgic account of the history and evolution of football in Scotland, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the sport's rich heritage, including anecdotes about famous players, the growth of clubs, and the cultural significance of football in Scottish society. The author's passion for the game and respect for its traditions are evident throughout the narrative. The opening portion introduces the book with a preface in which Bone expresses his gratitude to friends and acknowledges his dedication to football over many years. He mentions that many of the sketches included in the publication have previously been published in various journals, indicating a connection to a wider football community. The initial chapters discuss the origins of football in Scotland, contrasting ancient gameplay with modern standards, and how the sport's popularity surged over time, driven by the enthusiasm of players and clubs throughout the country. Bone aims to captivate readers with stories that celebrate the spirit and camaraderie found in football, making it an engaging read for both fervent fans and newcomers to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bone, David Drummond, 1841-1911

EBook No.: 28028

Published: Feb 9, 2009

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: Football

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.