The Field Book: or, Sports and pastimes of the United Kingdom by W. H. Maxwell

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Author Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850
Title The Field Book: or, Sports and pastimes of the United Kingdom
compiled from the best authorities, ancient and modern
Note Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Field Book: or, Sports and Pastimes of the United Kingdom" by W. H. Maxwell is a comprehensive guide on various sporting activities prevalent in the United Kingdom, written in the early 19th century. The book aims to consolidate both ancient and contemporary knowledge related to outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing, and other rural pastimes, appealing to enthusiasts and practitioners of these activities. With an eye to blending historical context with modern advancements, it offers insights into the evolution of British sporting traditions. The opening of this work presents a thoughtful introduction by the compiler, expressing a lifelong passion for rural sports and a desire to sift through the plethora of existing literature on the subject. The author critiques earlier sporting texts for their outdated theories and redundancy, illustrating the need for a fresh compendium that balances historical anecdotes with modern practices. Additionally, he acknowledges the challenge of compressing a vast array of information into a single volume, hinting at the difficulty in covering all topics comprehensively while aiming for clarity and accessibility for the readers. Through this introduction, readers are set to explore a rich tapestry of British sports, guided by reliable sources and the author's enthusiastic insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Subject Sports -- Great Britain
Subject Sports -- Dictionaries
Subject Amusements -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 53702
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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