This delightful collection of sporting anecdotes and sketches offers a unique window into the world of horse racing and other popular sports during the 19th century. The author, known only as the Amateur Sportsman, was a keen observer of human nature and a gifted storyteller. His book is sure to delight readers of all ages who are interested in the history of sports and the people who participate in them.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.