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The Book of Sports:, by William Martin
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Title: The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering
Author: William Martin
Release Date: April 14, 2008 [EBook #25068]
Language: English
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THE BOOK OF SPORTS:
CONTAINING OUT-DOOR SPORTS, AMUSEMENTS AND RECREATIONS, INCLUDING GYMNASTICS, GARDENING & CARPENTERING,
For Boys and Girls.
BY
WILLIAM MARTIN, AUTHOR OF "FIRESIDE PHILOSOPHY," "THE PARLOUR BOOK," "INTELLECTUAL CALCULATOR," ETC. ETC. ETC.
SECOND EDITION.
LONDON: DARTON AND CO., HOLBORN HILL.
M.DCCC.LII.
J. WERTHEIMER AND CO., PRINTERS, FINSBURY CIRCUS.
[Illustration]
CONTENTS.
PREFACE vii
I. GAMES WITH MARBLES. Ring Taw 9
Lag Out or Knock Out 10
Three Holes 12
Arches 13
Bonce-Eye 13
Sun and Planet Taw 15
Pyramid 19