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100	1		_aNicholson, William, _d1872-1949
245	1	3	_aAn Almanac of Twelve Sports
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-22
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"An Almanac of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling is a whimsical collection of verses focused on various sports, written during the late 19th century. This unique book blends poetry with themes of leisure and competition, exploring the nuances of twelve different sports through Kipling's characteristic wit and charm. The work reflects the cultural attitudes towards athletics and recreation prevalent in Victorian society. In this almanac, each month is dedicated to a different sport, including hunting, fishing, cricket, and boxing. The poems describe the rituals, camaraderie, and philosophies associated with each activity, often highlighting the social aspects of sportsmanship and the stark realities faced by participants. With a playful tone, Kipling captures the essence of each sport, while also offering critiques and insights into the human condition and society at large. The concluding piece humorously juxtaposes the joys of sporting life against the practicalities of everyday expenses, bringing a cohesive and thoughtful end to the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSports in art
653			_aSports -- Poetry
700	1		_aKipling, Rudyard, _d1865-1936
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34113
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