02864cam a22003733u 4500 48983 UtSlPG 20260610134127.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802 The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England : Including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, and Pompous Spectacles from the Earliest Period to the Present Time Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-17 Produced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England" by Joseph Strutt is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the various sports, games, and festive activities that have been popular among different segments of English society throughout history, tracing their origins from ancient times to the period contemporary to the author. The book encompasses a broad range of topics, including rural and domestic recreations, military games, and public spectacles, thereby offering a comprehensive overview of the cultural and social fabric of England. At the start of the work, Strutt establishes the purpose of his research: to detail the pastimes of the English people, recognizing their significance in understanding the national character. He introduces the influence of various historical groups, such as the Romans, Saxons, and Normans, on British sport and leisure practices. The opening discusses how these activities reflect the nature and conditions of English life, observing the evolution of pastimes over time. Strutt emphasizes the roles these sports played in society, shedding light on their historical context and societal implications, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific games and their cultural relevance in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs Popular culture -- England Games -- England -- History Sports -- England -- History Pageants -- England -- History Processions -- England -- History Hone, William, 1780-1842 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48983 89821 89821