The Book of Sports: by William Martin
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| Author | Martin, William, 1801-1867 |
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| Title |
The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering |
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| Summary | "The Book of Sports" by William Martin is a collection of recreational activities and games aimed at children, written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a wide variety of outdoor sports, amusements, and recreations, covering areas such as gymnastics, gardening, and carpentry in addition to traditional games. Its purpose is to encourage boys and girls to engage in play that fosters enjoyment while promoting health and physical strength. The opening of the book sets the tone for its informative and instructional approach. It begins with a preface that emphasizes the importance of outdoor activities for children and introduces various game categories, such as games with marbles and outdoor sports for both warm and cold weather. The initial section describes games like "Ring Taw," explaining the rules and providing a detailed overview of how to play. Martin also makes an educational effort by linking some games to scientific principles, such as the laws of motion, highlighting the blend of enjoyment and learning that he aims to achieve through this book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Sports -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Amusements -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25068 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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