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The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England / Including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, and Pompous Spectacles from the Earliest Period to the Present Time cover

The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England / Including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, and Pompous Spectacles from the Earliest Period to the Present Time

By Joseph Strutt
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A comprehensive survey of popular sports, pastimes, and public spectacles in England from early eras to the author's present, tracing origins, evolution, and social functions. It catalogues rural exercises such as hunting and hawking, knightly and military games, civic pageants, may-games, mummeries, crowd entertainments, and urban recreations; examines legal and religious responses, class participation, and changing fashions; and organizes historical descriptions alongside engraved illustrations and a copious index to guide readers.

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Joseph Strutt

Joseph Strutt was an English antiquarian and author, best known for his work "The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England." This comprehensive study explores the various recreational activities and traditions of English society from ancient times to the present, shedding light on the cultural practices that shaped the nation's social fabric. Strutt's meticulous research and detailed descriptions provide valuable insights into the historical context of English pastimes, making his work a significant contribution to the understanding of English heritage and folklore.

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