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100 1 _aR. H.
_q(Robert Howlett)
245 1 4 _aThe School of Recreation (1696 edition) :
_bOr a Guide to the Most Ingenious Exercises of Hunting, Riding, Racing, Fireworks, Military Discipline, the Science of Defence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-09
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRecreation -- Early works to 1800
653 _aPhysical education and training -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17727
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