The book of sports, games, and athletic exercises / by William Martin, author of The Parlour Book, &c. &c. &c.
Edition:
New edition, revised with additions.
Published / Created:
London : Darton and Clark, Holborn Hill, [between 1837 and 1845]
Physical Description:
[4], 268 p., [13] leaves of plates : ill. ; 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The firm of Darton and Clark traded from 1837 to 1845. Cf. Brown. London publishers and printers.
Contents:
Marbles -- Games for cold weather -- Kites -- Hoops and tops -- Archery -- Cricket --Gymnastics -- Angling -- Swimming -- Chess -- A chapter of experiments -- Riddles.
Subject Terms:
Games -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Sports -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Amusements -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Lindsay, Robert Webber -- Pres. insc. from Amos Court, Xmas 1845 | Court, Amos -- Pres. insc. to Robert Webber Lindsay, Xmas 1845 | Darton and Clark -- Publisher.
Form/Genre:
Wood engravings -- between 1837 and 1845. | Engravings -- between 1837 and 1845.