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Festivals, games and amusements : ancient and modern
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| Author | Smith, Horace;Woodworth, Samuel |
| Title | Festivals, games and amusements : ancient and modern |
| Pub Year | 1832 |
| Keywords | Sports
Games
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| Abstract | This book describes festivals and celebrations in ancient Greece, Rome and Jerusalem. Ancient Greek and Russian dramatics are discussed, along with the Olympic Games, gladitorial combat, and ancient Roman games. Field sports and archery as a form of entertainment are also discussed, as well as bullfighting and animal baiting. Several chapters deal with sedentary amusements, such as minstrelsy, music and playing cards. |
| Publisher | J. & J. Harper |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Electronic Location | http://www.archive.org/download/festivalsgamesam00smituoft/festivalsgamesam00smituoft.pdf |
| Local Call Number | GV 173 S6 1832 |
| Resource Type | Book |
| Type | Text |
| Collection | Dr. Thomas J. Khattar Collection |
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