The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository, Volume 1 (of 2) Of General Information upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field

"The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository, Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Taplin is an early 19th-century guide aiming to inform readers about field sports like hunting and racing, including animal care. Taplin dedicates his work to the Earl of Sandwich, explaining in the preface that existing sports books are old and lack real-world advice, so he created this dictionary to fix that. He highlights that it aims to inform both new and experienced sportsmen about the thrills and risks within the sporting life. Taplin promises a thorough look into sporting activities with practical experience, promising a detailed tour of the sports setting throughout the series.