Pastimes And Players (1881)

By Robert MacGregor

Book Overview

Pastimes And Players is a book written by Robert Macgregor and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of various pastimes and games that were popular during the Victorian era. The author discusses the history, rules, and strategies of games such as chess, billiards, cricket, and football, as well as lesser-known games like quoits and skittles. The book also includes biographical sketches of famous players and their achievements. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of sports and games. Overall, Pastimes And Players is a valuable resource for sports enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and social history of the Victorian era.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: 1165672782
• ISBN13: 9781165672783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"