DYKES, T. [Rockwood].
All Round Sport with Fish, Fur, and Feather, Also Adventures On The Turf and The Road, In The Hunting and Cricket Fields, and Over Yachting Courses, Links, and Curling Ponds.
Early Edition of T. Dykes' All Round Sport with Fish, Fur, and Feather
London: Messrs. Fores, 1887.
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Early edition of this series of stories, sketches and songs, descriptive of fishing, hunting, golf, yachting, fishing and with experiences in the field and on the course. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Illustrated with fifty-eight black and white illustrations and twenty-four highly-finished tinted full page sketches. In very good condition, bookplate to the front pastedown.
T. Dykes's All-Round Sport offers a fascinating exploration of the multifaceted nature of athleticism and the cultural significance of sports in early 20th-century Britain. The text emphasizes the importance of versatility and well-roundedness in athletic performance, highlighting the moral and physical benefits of participating in various sports. Dykes presents sport not only as a means of personal development but also as a tool for building character, fostering discipline, and promoting camaraderie. Through a detailed examination of different athletic disciplines, All-Round Sport reflects the period's growing fascination with sport as a key element of social and educational life.
All Round Sport with Fish, Fur, and Feather, Also Adventures On The Turf and The Road, In The Hunting and Cricket Fields, and Over Yachting Courses, Links, and Curling Ponds.
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