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
"The High School Captain of the Team; or Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard" by H. Irving Hancock is a fictional novel likely written during the...
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland
"Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland" by Sir John Godfrey Rogers is a travelogue and sporting memoir written in the early 20th century. The author rec...
By John Godfrey Rogers
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.
"The Juggler's Oracle; or, The Whole Art of Legerdemain Laid Open" by H. Boaz is a comprehensive guide to the art of sleight of hand and magic tricks ...
By H. (Herman) Boaz
Captains of Harley: A School Story
"Captains of Harley: A School Story" by Hylton Cleaver is a school novel likely written in the early 20th century." The story centers around the exper...
By Hylton Cleaver
The High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports
"The High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports" by H. Irving Hancock is a novel written during the late 19th century. The st...
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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
"The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America" by Robert B. Roosevelt is a comprehensive scientific publication written in...
By Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
Favorite Fish and Fishing
"Favorite Fish and Fishing" by James A. Henshall is a comprehensive guide on fishing techniques and various species of fish, written in the early 20th...
By James A. (James Alexander) Henshall
Base-ball Ballads
"Base-ball Ballads" by Grantland Rice is a collection of verse celebrating the game of baseball, likely written in the early 20th century. The poems e...
By Grantland Rice
Lawn Tennis for Ladies
"Lawn Tennis for Ladies" by Mrs. Lambert Chambers is a comprehensive guide on the sport of lawn tennis written in the early 20th century. This instruc...
By Mrs. Lambert Chambers
Right Tackle Todd
"Right Tackle Todd" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around Jim Todd, a somewhat awkward but w...
By Ralph Henry Barbour
Hoyle's Games Modernized
"Hoyle's Games Modernized" by Professor Hoffmann and Edmond Hoyle is a comprehensive collection of card games and their rules, written in the early 20...
By Professor Hoffmann
On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics
"On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around th...
By Ralph Henry Barbour
Sharps and Flats A Complete Revelation of the Secrets of Cheating at Games of Chance and Skill
"Sharps and Flats" by John Nevil Maskelyne is a detailed examination of the art and mechanics of cheating in games of chance and skill, written in the...
By John Nevil Maskelyne
Little Folks' Handy Book
"Little Folks' Handy Book" by Lina Beard and Adelia B. Beard is a guide to crafting written in the early 20th century. This practical work focuses on ...
By Lina Beard
The Game
"The Game" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during a time when boxing was gaining popularity in American cult...
By Jack London
In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda
"In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda" by Theo. Stephenson Browne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around a young w...
By Theo. Stephenson Browne
Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod
"Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod" by S. H. Hammond is a collection of outdoor adventure narratives written in...
By S. H. (Samuel H.) Hammond
Baseball Joe, champion of the league : $b Or, The record that was worth while
"Baseball Joe, Champion of the League: Or, The Record That Was Worth While" by Lester Chadwick is a fictional sports novel likely written in the early...
By Lester Chadwick
Hunters three: Sport and adventure in South Africa
"Hunters Three: Sport and Adventure in South Africa" by Thomas W. Knox is a historical adventure narrative written in the late 19th century. This work...
By Thomas Wallace Knox
Pedestrianism; or, An Account of the Performances of Celebrated Pedestrians During the Last and Present Century. With a full narrative of Captain Barclay's public and private matches; and an essay on training.
"Pedestrianism; or, An Account of the Performances of Celebrated Pedestrians…" by Walter Thom is a historical account written in the early 19th centur...
By Walter Thom