02603cam a22003253u 4500 53702 UtSlPG 20260610134234.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SK Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850 The Field Book: or, Sports and pastimes of the United Kingdom : compiled from the best authorities, ancient and modern Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-12-09 Produced by Chris Curnow 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 Field Book: or, Sports and Pastimes of the United Kingdom" by W. H. Maxwell is a comprehensive guide on various sporting activities prevalent in the United Kingdom, written in the early 19th century. The book aims to consolidate both ancient and contemporary knowledge related to outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing, and other rural pastimes, appealing to enthusiasts and practitioners of these activities. With an eye to blending historical context with modern advancements, it offers insights into the evolution of British sporting traditions. The opening of this work presents a thoughtful introduction by the compiler, expressing a lifelong passion for rural sports and a desire to sift through the plethora of existing literature on the subject. The author critiques earlier sporting texts for their outdated theories and redundancy, illustrating the need for a fresh compendium that balances historical anecdotes with modern practices. Additionally, he acknowledges the challenge of compressing a vast array of information into a single volume, hinting at the difficulty in covering all topics comprehensively while aiming for clarity and accessibility for the readers. Through this introduction, readers are set to explore a rich tapestry of British sports, guided by reliable sources and the author's enthusiastic insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sports -- Great Britain Sports -- Dictionaries Amusements -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53702 94536 94536