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    British Sports, for the Amusement of Children
    British Sports, for the Amusement of Children
    British Sports, for the Amusement of Children
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    British Sports, for the Amusement of Children

    By William Belch

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    This book is a collection of children's rhymes about famous sports in Great Britain during the late 18th or early 19th century. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific four-line stanza, complete with illustrations. Featured sports include badger baiting, horse racing, and angling.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 20, 2019
    ISBN4064066144142
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