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100 1 _aBone, David Drummond,
_d1841-1911
245 1 0 _aScottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-09
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Books.)
520 _a"Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches" by David Drummond Bone is a nostalgic account of the history and evolution of football in Scotland, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the sport's rich heritage, including anecdotes about famous players, the growth of clubs, and the cultural significance of football in Scottish society. The author's passion for the game and respect for its traditions are evident throughout the narrative. The opening portion introduces the book with a preface in which Bone expresses his gratitude to friends and acknowledges his dedication to football over many years. He mentions that many of the sketches included in the publication have previously been published in various journals, indicating a connection to a wider football community. The initial chapters discuss the origins of football in Scotland, contrasting ancient gameplay with modern standards, and how the sport's popularity surged over time, driven by the enthusiasm of players and clubs throughout the country. Bone aims to captivate readers with stories that celebrate the spirit and camaraderie found in football, making it an engaging read for both fervent fans and newcomers to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFootball
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28028
999 _c68937
_d68937