The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England - Couverture souple

Strutt, Joseph

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1430456647 ISBN 13 : 9781430456643

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England is a comprehensive study of the various recreational activities that were popular among the English people during the medieval and early modern periods. Written by Joseph Strutt, an English antiquary and engraver, the book is a detailed exploration of the games, sports, and pastimes that were enjoyed by people from all walks of life in England.The book covers a wide range of topics, including archery, hunting, fishing, wrestling, and various forms of ball games. It also explores the customs and traditions associated with these activities, such as the May Day celebrations and the Morris dance.Strutt's work is notable for its attention to detail and its use of primary sources, including medieval manuscripts and historical records. He provides a wealth of information on the equipment, techniques, and rules of various sports and games, as well as their social and cultural significance.The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sports and recreation in England. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and leisure activities of people from centuries past, and provides a rich source of inspiration for modern-day enthusiasts of traditional sports and games.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Book Description:

"This book is a key source for information on leisure time activities in 'Olde England,' including sports, hunting, games, dancing, gymnastics, music, festivals including Christmas and May Day and customs such as Mumming, The Boy Bishop, and The Lord of Misrule. It answers questions such as "How do you score a joust?," "When did feral wolves become extinct in Britain?," and "How much do you pay the piper?" And what is Shakespeare talking about when he mentions Shove-Groat or Nine Men's Morris? (The modern equivalents are shuffleboard and tic-tac-toe). Included are numerous quotes from original documents and dozens of plates based on period illustrations.

Strutt documents the constant conflict between popular culture and the religious and secular powers. The 'culture war' has been going on long before modern attempts to censor videos, computer games and comic books. In 1579, under Queen Elizabeth, a Puritan writer (John Northbrooke) branded playing cards "an invention of the devill", and complained "Many can tary at a vayne Playe for two or three hours, when as they will not abide scarce one houre at a Sermon." There was a class element to this as well, with an open double standard. In 1541, a statute forbade the lower classes from bowling and other games except under certain closely supervised circumstances; however, nobles could obtain a license to bowl on their own land. Likewise, football and tennis were at times forbidden to everyone-except the upper class. " (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Preface; Introduction; Rural Exercises Practised By Persons Of Rank; Chapter I.; Chapter ii.; Chapter iii.; Rural Exercises Generally Practised; Chapter I.; Chapter ii.; Chapter iii.; Pastimes Usually Exercised In Towns And Cities, Or Places Adjoining To Them; Chapter I.; Chapter ii.; Chapter iii.; Chapter iv.; Chapter V.; Chapter vi.; Chapter vii.; Domestic Amusements Of Various Kinds; And Pastimes Appropriated To Particular Seasons; Chapter I.; Chapter ii.; Chapter iii.; Chapter iv.; Endnotes

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Biographie de l'auteur

About the Author:

"Joseph Strutt (born 1749 in Chelmsford, Essex; died 1802) was an English engraver and antiquary.

Joseph Strutt, engraver, artist, antiquary and author, was born at Chelmsford in 1749. In 1770 he became a student of the Royal Academy, and in the following year secured both the gold and silver medals, the former for oil painting and the latter "for the best Academy figure." He wrote the "Regal and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of England," followed by other works on the manners and customs of the English people, that on their "Sports and Pastimes" the chief.

There is a house named for him at King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, where he was once a pupil." (Quote from wikipedia.org)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1430456647
• ISBN 13: 9781430456643
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 544
• Éditeur: Hone William
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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