Description

Pierce Egan's Book of Sports and Mirror of Life: Embracing the Turf, The Chase, The Ring, and The Stage is a comprehensive guide to the sports and entertainment of 19th century England. Written by Pierce Egan, a prolific writer and journalist of the time, the book covers a wide range of topics including horse racing, hunting, boxing, and theater.The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of English life. The first section covers horse racing, including the history of the sport, famous races and horses, and the various types of races that were popular at the time. The second section is dedicated to hunting, with detailed descriptions of the different types of hunting, the equipment used, and the skills required to be a successful hunter.The third section of the book is devoted to boxing, with Egan providing a detailed history of the sport, as well as tips on training and fighting techniques. The final section of the book covers the theater, with Egan providing an overview of the most popular plays and actors of the time.Throughout the book, Egan provides detailed illustrations and anecdotes to bring the sports and entertainment of 19th century England to life. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of sports and entertainment.Interspersed With Original Memoirs Of Sporting Men, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.