02372cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324501730014126400510031430000470036533600260041233700260043833800360046450000310050050801080053152012170063953400450185665300380190165300590193985600430199899900170204117727UtSlPG20260610133420.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aR. H.q(Robert Howlett)14aThe School of Recreation (1696 edition) :bOr a Guide to the Most Ingenious Exercises of Hunting, Riding, Racing, Fireworks, Military Discipline, the Science of Defence 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-02-09 aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The School of Recreation" by R. H. is a comprehensive guide to various leisure activities, likely written in the late 17th century. The text covers a variety of recreational pursuits, including hunting, riding, racing, and fireworks, illustrating them through detailed instructions and practical advice. This work aims to provide the reader with both enjoyment and knowledge related to these sports, emphasizing their benefits for health and social interaction. The opening of the treatise introduces the diverse subjects it addresses, beginning with an extensive discussion on hunting. The author outlines the various types of game, the specific rules and methods for hunting them, and even the appropriate breeds of hounds suitable for different terrains. The practical approach extends to the care of both the dogs and the hunters, offering guidance on maintaining their health and efficiency. Overall, the beginning of "The School of Recreation" sets the tone for an enlightening exploration of pursuits meant to enhance leisure time, with a clear structure and informative style intended to engage both novices and experienced practitioners of these pastimes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aRecreation -- Early works to 1800 aPhysical education and training -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17727 c59113d59113