ISBN: 9781144419101

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… Meer...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: .ages and classes rushed for health or pleasure to the sea:-"Your prudent grandmammas, ye modern belles, Content with Bristol," Bath,3 and Tunbridge Wells,3 When health required it, would consent to roam, Else more attached to pleasures found at home; But now alike, gay widow, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: .ages and classes rushed for health or pleasure to the sea:-"Your prudent grandmammas, ye modern belles, Content with Bristol," Bath,3 and Tunbridge Wells,3 When health required it, would consent to roam, Else more attached to pleasures found at home; But now alike, gay widow, virgin, wife, Ingenious to diversify dull life, In coaches, chaises, caravans, and hoys, Fly to the coast for daily, nightly joys, And all, impatient of dry land, agree With one consent to rush into the sea." 7. The favourite occupations of the country gentry were field sports. Hawking,7 which had been extremely popular in the beginning of the seventeenth century, and which was a favourite sport of Charles II, almost disappeared in the beginning of the eighteenth century. Stag-hunting declined with the spread of agriculture, but hare-hunting held its ground, and fox-hunting greatly increased. 8. Cricket, which would occupy a distinguished place in any modern picture of English manners, had apparently but just arisen. The earliest notice of it is to be found in some songs written in the beginning of the century. It was mentioned as one of the amusements of London by a writer in 1720, and towards the close of the century it had greatly increased. Adapted from Lecky's "History of England during the Eighteenth Century." 1. Beau Nash, born 1674, died at Bath, 1761. About 1705 he removed to Bath, where he became distinguished as a great fop. He got up balls and concerts, and became master of the ceremonies; he was nicknamed " King of Bath." For a time he lived in splendour, but died very poor. 2. Swords were at one time generally worn by persons of rank and position. This habit often led to serious fights in the streets from the most trifling cause. 3. To. Books, History~~General, John-Heywoods-Paragon-Readers~~John-Heywood, 999999999, John Heywood's Paragon Readers, John Heywood, 1144419107, Nabu Press, , , , , Nabu Press<

ISBN: 9781144419101

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may ha… Meer...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. John Heywood, Books, History, John Heywood's Paragon Readers Books>History This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Nabu Press, 230 Seiten, L=189mm, B=246mm, H=12mm, Gew.=417gr, [GR: 25500 - TB/Geschichte], [SW: - History - General History], Ka… Meer...

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Nabu Press, 230 Seiten, L=189mm, B=246mm, H=12mm, Gew.=417gr, [GR: 25500 - TB/Geschichte], [SW: - History - General History], Kartoniert/Broschiert This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.<

ISBN: 9781144419101

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may ha… Meer...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. John Heywood, Books, History, John Heywood's Paragon Readers Books>History, BiblioLife<