Sports/Hobbies/Motoring
Explore a world of excitement and passion with our selection of classic books on sports, hobbies, and motoring. From timeless tales of athletic achievement to guides on beloved pastimes, these reads inspire and entertain. Discover thrilling adventures on the open road and practical advice for enhancing your favorite activities. Whether you're a sports fan, hobbyist, or motoring enthusiast, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
The High School Captain of the Team; or, Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard
A determined young football captain must confront a resentful teammate and the looming threat of betrayal as he strives to guide his team to victory against fierce rivals.
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
Games for Everybody
Discover a treasure trove of entertaining games designed to liven up any gathering, promising laughter and connection through simple, engaging activities for all ages.
By Mary Christiana Hofmann
The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport
Amidst war and historical clashes, conflict arises when soldiers' personal honor is pitted against duty, leading to difficult allegiances.
By Arthur Conan Doyle
Lessons in Sabre, Singlestick, Sabre & Bayonet, and Sword Feats or, How to use a cut and thrust sword
Unlock the secrets of 19th-century swordplay and master the precise skills needed to wield a sabre, singlestick, and more against both armed and unarmed opponents.
By J. M. (John Musgrave) Waite
Jane Allen, Center
A young woman says goodbye to her cherished home and family, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and navigates the twists of fate as she comes of age in college.
By Edith Bancroft
Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things
Go on a journey where nature unveils life's unexpected lessons through the quiet art of fishing.
By Henry Van Dyke
Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball
Experience early American college football through the eyes of a Princeton player, where camaraderie and competition forged lifelong bonds on and off the field.
By William H. (William Hanford) Edwards
Hunting Dogs Describes in a Practical Manner the Training, Handling, Treatment, Breeds, Etc., Best Adapted for Night Hunting as Well as Gun Dogs for Daylight Sport
Discover how to breed and train the perfect canine companion for thrilling nighttime raccoon hunts and exciting daylight sporting adventures.
By Oliver Hartley
Cricket
** Discover how a simple pastime transformed into the structured sport of cricket, examining its rules, evolutions, and early pioneers.
By A. G. (Allan Gibson) Steel
Captains of Harley: A School Story
At Harley School, witness the trials and triumphs of young boys as they navigate friendships and rivalries on the sports field.
By Hylton Cleaver
Lawn Tennis for Ladies
Discover how to master lawn tennis, while defying old-fashioned ideas about what women can achieve.
By Mrs. Lambert Chambers
Fine crochet and tatting
Unlock the secrets to crafting delicate doilies and intricate edgings with a vintage guide to crochet and tatting.
By Spool Cotton Co.
The day's play
In a world of wit and whimsy, friends gather for a day of cricket, where boasts and challenges lead to humorous encounters and lighthearted competition.
By A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
New Ideas for Work and Play: What a Girl Can Make and Do
Discover a world of possibilities for young girls as they embark on empowering journeys of woodworking, crafting, and creative exploration.
By Lina Beard
The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot It
Discover how to become a skilled marksman with automatic pistols as an expert shares tips on firearm safety and precision shooting.
By Walter Winans
Fifty Years of Golf
** Experience golf's remarkable rise from a niche pastime to a national phenomenon through the eyes of a man who lived and breathed the sport for half a century.
By Horace G. (Horace Gordon) Hutchinson
Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant
A determined newcomer joins a struggling baseball team to overcome adversity, rivalries, and his own mysterious past in a quest for the championship.
By Hugh S. (Hugh Stuart) Fullerton
Introduction to the Compleat Angler
Discover the life of a simple man who found joy in nature, friendship, and the peaceful art of angling, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire.
By Andrew Lang
Croquet: As played by the Newport Croquet Club
Discover the refined rules and secrets of a classic outdoor game with guidance from a prestigious social club.
By Anonymous
Greek Athletics
Journey back to ancient Greece to discover how athletic contests and training sculpted a civilization’s values and defined the strength of its warriors.
By F. A. (Frederick Adam) Wright