{"product_id":"the-encyclopaedia-of-sport-games-vol-3-of-4-classic-reprint","title":"The Encyclopædia of Sport Games, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)","description":"The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. The only thing better than playing sports and games is reading about them!  Whether you're an avid race fan or love to shoot skeet, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopaedia of Sports \u0026amp; Games\u003c\/i\u003e has something for you.  The third volume in a set of four, this text covers a wide range of topics from hunting to racing in a series of articles written by several different contributors.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the more interesting topics covered is hunting.  Not content to cover just the basics, this volume of the series examines several different hunting styles and techniques including an in-depth discussion of prey.  All prey is listed with detailed descriptions and advice for hunters.  The book includes common prey like deer and rabbit, more elusive prey such as the moose and jaguar, and incredibly unusual prey like otters and kangaroos. The book also discusses hunting in different parts of the world, procedures for obtaining proper licenses, and hunting with dogs. But this book isn't just about hunting, there are a plethora of other topics covered in \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopaedia of Sports \u0026amp; Games\u003c\/i\u003e such as horn music, lacrosse, lawn tennis, motor-boating, military sports, mountaineering, and cave exploration.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you aren't into modern sports, not to worry, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopaedia of Sports \u0026amp; Games\u003c\/i\u003e also has a section devoted entirely to obsolete (and in many countries now banned) sports like badger baiting, cock fighting, and bear and bull waiting. As part of a larger series, this volume carries a multitude of interesting articles that help readers understand sports and games better from a more historic viewpoint.  Great for any sports enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.\u003cbr\u003eThe digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.","brand":"Forgotten Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":39882282631213,"sku":"9780267967711","price":17.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39883641225261,"sku":"9781330249024","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-encyclopaedia-of-sport-games-vol-3-of-4-classic-reprint","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}