02402cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324501110014124600340025226400510028630000470033733600260038433700260041033800360043650000310047250801960050352012670069953400450196665300170201185600430202899900170207154372UtSlPG20260610134243.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aR. H.q(Robert Howlett)14aThe Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting :bThe art of breeding, feeding, fighting, and curing cocks of the game1 aThe royall pastime of cocking 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-03-16  aProduced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"The Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting" by R. H. is a detailed treatise on the ancient sport of cockfighting, likely written in the early 18th century. This work explores various aspects of breeding, feeding, fighting, and caring for game cocks, arguing for the sport's honor and utility. The author, identifying as a lover of cockfighting and a friend to military discipline, endeavors to promote the sport while addressing its critics, asserting its long-standing historical significance and potential benefits to those who practice it.  At the start of the book, R. H. presents a dedication to Sir T. V., recounting the esteemed lineage of cockfighting among the aristocracy, particularly highlighting Sir T. V.'s family history with the sport. The preface elaborates on the ancient roots of cockfighting, referencing various historical sources and personalities that valued the sport, and arguing for its merits. This opening section sets a tone of respect and seriousness toward this pastime, preparing the reader for an in-depth exploration of the knowledge and practices involved in the breeding and maintaining of fighting cocks, as well as defending the noble reputation of cockfighting against its detractors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCockfighting40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54372  c95206d95206