"The School of Recreation" by R. H. is an instructional manual from the 1600s focused on teaching refined men the proper ways to enjoy the outdoors, arguing that leisure is key to a balanced life. It highlights several pastimes like hunting, fishing, and horse racing as important skills for gentlemen to learn. The book opens by explaining why taking part in recreation is good for both the body and mind, helping to recover from the daily grind. Readers are given previews on the different sports, equipment, and best practices, turning a novice into a well-rounded sportsman.
The School of Recreation (1684 edition) Or, The Gentlemans Tutor, to those Most Ingenious Exercises of Hunting, Racing, Hawking, Riding, Cock-fighting, Fowling, Fishing
By R. H. (Robert Howlett)
Step back in time to learn how gentlemen in the 17th century used hunting, racing, and other outdoor activities to achieve peak physical and mental shape.
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