The Sporting Sketch Book: A Series Of Characteristic Papers, By The Most Distinguished Sporting Writers Of The Day (1842)

By John William Carleton

Book Overview

The Sporting Sketch Book is a collection of papers written by some of the most renowned sporting writers of the day in 1842. The book is edited by John William Carleton, who was himself a prominent sports writer of the time. The papers cover a range of topics related to sport, including hunting, fishing, horse racing, and shooting. Each paper is written in a characteristic style that reflects the personality and interests of the writer. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of sport in the mid-19th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sport or the art of sporting writing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165913259
• ISBN13: 9781165913251
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"