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.
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 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
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
Daily Training
Discover simple and effective methods to enhance your physical, mental, and moral well-being through balanced lifestyles and personalized fitness.
By E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Model Aeroplanes and Their Engines: A Practical Book for Beginners
Discover how to build your own miniature flying machines with insights into early 20th-century model aviation, setting the stage for future engineers and hobbyists.
By George Anthony Cavanagh
Lawn Tennis for Ladies
Discover how to master lawn tennis, while defying old-fashioned ideas about what women can achieve.
By Mrs. Lambert Chambers
Automatic Pistol Shooting Together with Information on Handling the Duelling Pistol and Revolver
Unlock the secrets to becoming a safe and skilled shooter, mastering the techniques for automatic pistols, revolvers, and dueling pistols while navigating the evolution of firearm technology.
By Walter Winans
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
Mancala, the National Game of Africa
Discover how a simple game of stones and boards reveals the social connections and shared history across African communities.
By Stewart Culin
The Canadian Curler's Manual Or, an account of curling, as practised in Canada: with remarks on the history of the game
Uncover the rules and history of a chilly Canadian sport from centuries past, where stones glide and brooms sweep paths to winter glory.
By James Bicket
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
Pung Chow The Game of a Hundred Intelligences. Also known as Mah-Diao, Mah-Jong, Mah-Cheuk, Mah-Juck and Pe-Ling
Journey into the fascinating world of ancient tile games, where strategic thinking and cultural richness collide in a quest to master the art of completing sets and achieving victory.
By Lew Lysle Harr
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