The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol 1 of 2) With Tunes, Singing-Rhymes and Methods of Playing etc.

"The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol 1 of 2)" by Alice Bertha Gomme is a compilation focused on preserving British children's games from the late 1800s by carefully recording the rules, different versions, and cultural importance of each game. The objective of the volume is to stress how important the games are, in that they are fun, but also provide a look into the past, customs, and overall culture of the people that played them. The author wrote about the difficulties of putting a book like this together, and explained her reasoning for putting games into their own unique section, because the games come from adult activities that mirror cultural values. Gomme wants the book to be nostalgic for some readers, educating others, and bringing joy to new people that may play the classic games.