British Sports, for the Amusement of Children by William Belch
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| Author | Belch, William |
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| Title | British Sports, for the Amusement of Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "British Sports, for the Amusement of Children" by William Belch is a children's publication written during the late 19th century. This book takes a vivid and descriptive approach to various traditional British sports, presenting them in a manner that aims to entertain and educate young readers. Its focus on activities such as hunting, racing, and fishing reflects a cultural interest in outdoor pastimes during this period. The content of the book features playful rhymes and illustrations, each dedicated to a specific sport. For instance, it discusses pheasant shooting, rabbit hunting, and horse racing, often highlighting the excitement and emotional tension inherent in these activities. The book presents these sports not only as entertaining pursuits but also underscores the various animals involved and the consequences of these activities. Overall, Belch introduces children to the world of British sports while subtly imparting lessons about nature and the ethics surrounding hunting and animal treatment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Sports -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32452 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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