British Sports, for the Amusement of Children

By William Belch

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience the thrills and ethical questions of 19th-century British sports through engaging rhymes and illustrations perfect for young readers.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Poetry Sports/Hobbies/Motoring

Released

2010-05-20

Formats

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Summary

"British Sports, for the Amusement of Children" by William Belch is a book for kids from the late 1800s that shows different British sports in a fun and educational way. It talks about outdoor activities like hunting, racing, and fishing that were popular back then. Through playful rhymes and pictures, it describes sports like shooting pheasants, hunting rabbits, and horse racing, showing both the excitement and the possible dangers. The book not only makes these sports seem fun, but it also teaches kids about the animals involved and the effects of these activities, helping them learn about nature and consider how animals are treated.