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

Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England" by Joseph Strutt is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the various sports, games, and festive activities that have been popular among different segments of English society throughout history, tracing their origins from ancient times to the period contemporary to the author. The book encompasses a broad range of topics, including rural and domestic recreations, military games, and public spectacles, thereby offering a comprehensive overview of the cultural and social fabric of England. At the start of the work, Strutt establishes the purpose of his research: to detail the pastimes of the English people, recognizing their significance in understanding the national character. He introduces the influence of various historical groups, such as the Romans, Saxons, and Normans, on British sport and leisure practices. The opening discusses how these activities reflect the nature and conditions of English life, observing the evolution of pastimes over time. Strutt emphasizes the roles these sports played in society, shedding light on their historical context and societal implications, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific games and their cultural relevance in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802

Editor: Hone, William, 1780-1842

EBook No.: 48983

Published: May 17, 2015

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs

Subject: Popular culture -- England

Subject: Games -- England -- History

Subject: Sports -- England -- History

Subject: Pageants -- England -- History

Subject: Processions -- England -- History

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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

Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England" by Joseph Strutt is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the various sports, games, and festive activities that have been popular among different segments of English society throughout history, tracing their origins from ancient times to the period contemporary to the author. The book encompasses a broad range of topics, including rural and domestic recreations, military games, and public spectacles, thereby offering a comprehensive overview of the cultural and social fabric of England. At the start of the work, Strutt establishes the purpose of his research: to detail the pastimes of the English people, recognizing their significance in understanding the national character. He introduces the influence of various historical groups, such as the Romans, Saxons, and Normans, on British sport and leisure practices. The opening discusses how these activities reflect the nature and conditions of English life, observing the evolution of pastimes over time. Strutt emphasizes the roles these sports played in society, shedding light on their historical context and societal implications, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific games and their cultural relevance in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802

Editor: Hone, William, 1780-1842

EBook No.: 48983

Published: May 17, 2015

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs

Subject: Popular culture -- England

Subject: Games -- England -- History

Subject: Sports -- England -- History

Subject: Pageants -- England -- History

Subject: Processions -- England -- History

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.