1876 SPORTS AND PASTIMES of the People of England, Illust, Games Recreations etc

“The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England” by Joseph Strutt. 1876; Chatto and Windus; London. The book is nicely illustrated “by one hundred and forty engravings, from ancient manuscripts.” Included are “rural and domestic recreations, may games, mummeries, shows, processions, pageants, and pompous spectacles, from the earliest period to the present time.” Here are a few examples of the contents: Jugglers, Kissing Dance, Archery, Goff (golf), Discus, Bull Running, Combats with Axes, Bowling, Chess, Devil’s Dance, Cricket, Draughts (checkers), Cribbage, Wind Ball, Yawning Match, Wire Dancing, Quadrille, Wrestling, Slinging Stones, Olympic Games, Pantomimes, Minstrels, Hawking, Ice Sliding, Duck Hunting, Frying Pan Music…and much more.

Thomas Ingoldsby The Ingoldsby Legends Illus Leather Richard Bentley London 1876

The product is a rare and valuable book titled “The Ingoldsby Legends” by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1876 by Richard Bentley & Son in London. The book is bound in leather and beautifully illustrated by George Cruikshank. This collectible piece of literature falls under the genre of literature and fiction, making it a sought-after item for book collectors and enthusiasts of European literature. With its original print year and special attributes, this book is a unique addition to any collection and a treasure for fans of classic literature.