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100 1 _aR. H.
_q(Robert Howlett)
245 1 4 _aThe Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting :
_bThe art of breeding, feeding, fighting, and curing cocks of the game
246 1 _aThe royall pastime of cocking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-03-16
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCockfighting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54372
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