The Boy's Own Book of Sports and Pastimes

Originally published in the late 1800s. A large, well illustrated and entertaining instruction book dealing with all manner of sports and games. Contents include: Minor Sports - Indoor Games - Outdoor and Athletic Games - Water Sports - The Naturalist - Scientific Experiments and Recreations - Games of Skill - Magic and Conjuring etc. Many of the earliest games books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.