Club Makers And Club Members (1914)

By Thomas Hay Sweet Escott

Book Overview

Club Makers and Club Members is a book written by Thomas Hay Sweet Escott and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and culture of clubs in England during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores the various types of clubs that existed during this period, including social, political, athletic, and literary clubs, and provides an in-depth analysis of the role that these clubs played in shaping British society.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the history of clubs in England, tracing their origins back to the coffeehouses of the 17th century and exploring their evolution over time. It examines the various factors that led to the growth of clubs, including the rise of the middle class, the expansion of the British Empire, and the changing social and political landscape of the country.The second part of the book is devoted to an analysis of the members of these clubs. It explores the social and cultural backgrounds of club members, as well as their motivations for joining clubs. It also examines the various roles that clubs played in the lives of their members, including providing a sense of community, facilitating social networking, and promoting intellectual and cultural pursuits.Overall, Club Makers and Club Members is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the history and culture of clubs in England. It provides a unique perspective on the role that these institutions played in shaping British society during a crucial period of its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436808839
• ISBN13: 9781436808835
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"