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
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
Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland
Embark on thrilling fishing and hunting adventures in early 20th-century Vancouver and Newfoundland through the eyes of an eager traveler facing both the joys and challenges of exploring untamed landscapes.
By John Godfrey Rogers
Base-ball : $b How to become a player, with the origin, history and explanation of the game
Discover the origins and secrets of a treasured American pastime from a player who reveals the path to mastering the game.
By John Montgomery Ward
The Juggler's Oracle; or, The Whole Art of Legerdemain Laid Open Consisting of all the newest and most surprising tricks and experiments with cards, cups and balls, conveyance of money and rings, boxes, fire, strings and knots; with many curious experiments by optical illusion, chymical changes, and magical cards, &c.
Unlock the secrets of a magician's world, where skilled deception turns ordinary objects into sources of wonder and amazement.
By H. (Herman) Boaz
The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket
Uncover the secrets and evolution of England's national pastime, where history and science collide on the cricket field.
By James Pycroft
The High School Pitcher; or, Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond
In a whirlwind of teenage antics, a group of friends plot pranks, chase baseball glory, and face off against rivals, defining their high school years.
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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
Favorite Fish and Fishing
Journey into the early 20th century to discover the art of angling and the secrets to capturing the most prized game fish.
By James A. (James Alexander) Henshall
The High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports
A wrongly accused freshman and his loyal buddies bravely take on bullies, high school rivalries, and the trials of proving their innocence, showing the strength of friendship and determination.
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature
When a revered Yale athlete suddenly vanishes, his friends must untangle rumors and navigate rivalries to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.
By Burt L. Standish
The Game
Amidst the rough-and-tumble world of early 20th-century boxing, a young fighter and his adoring love face a life-altering fight that could cost them everything.
By Jack London
Lawn Tennis for Ladies
Discover how to master lawn tennis, while defying old-fashioned ideas about what women can achieve.
By Mrs. Lambert Chambers
The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America A full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders
Through detailed observations and historical insights, a guide navigates the world of North American game birds, advocating responsible hunting practices, and the conservation of these important species in the of mid-nineteenth century.
By Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
The Book of the Sailboat: How to rig, sail and handle small boats
Discover the secrets of the seas as you journey through the evolution of sailboats, mastering the skills to command your own vessel with confidence.
By A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill
Angling Sketches
A not-so-skilled fisherman shares entertaining stories of his mishaps and love for angling in scenic Scotland, despite his lack of expertise.
By Andrew Lang
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
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
Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod
Escape with a group of friends into the untamed wilderness for thrilling hunting and fishing escapades, where nature's beauty meets the spirit of adventure.
By S. H. (Samuel H.) Hammond
Base-ball Ballads
Step up to the plate and experience baseball’s greatest moments through poetry.
By Grantland Rice