Originally published in the mid-19th century, this book provides an intriguing insight into the leisure pursuits of the Victorian middle classes. With chapters on hunting, fishing, cricket, tennis, and other sports, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. However, its value lies not only in its historical interest, but also in its relevance to contemporary debates about the role and purpose of sport in modern society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.