Sports, Pastimes, And Customs Of London: Ancient And Modern, With Illustrative Anecdotes, Etc. (1847)

By Cradock And Company

Book Overview

Sports, Pastimes, and Customs of London: Ancient and Modern, with Illustrative Anecdotes, Etc. is a book written by Cradock and Company and published in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various sports, pastimes, and customs that have been practiced in London over the centuries. It covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of popular sports such as cricket, football, and boxing, as well as lesser-known pastimes such as cockfighting and bear-baiting. The book also explores the customs and traditions that have shaped London's cultural identity, from the annual Lord Mayor's Show to the infamous Guy Fawkes Night. Throughout the book, the authors use illustrative anecdotes to bring the history of London's sports and customs to life, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the city's rich cultural heritage.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: 1165583526
• ISBN13: 9781165583522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"