The Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting by R. H.
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"The Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting" by R. H. is a detailed treatise on the ancient sport of cockfighting, likely written in the early 18th century. This work explores various aspects of breeding, feeding, fighting, and caring for game cocks, arguing for the sport's honor and utility. The author, identifying as a lover of cockfighting and a friend to military discipline, endeavors to promote the sport while addressing its critics, asserting its long-standing
historical significance and potential benefits to those who practice it. At the start of the book, R. H. presents a dedication to Sir T. V., recounting the esteemed lineage of cockfighting among the aristocracy, particularly highlighting Sir T. V.'s family history with the sport. The preface elaborates on the ancient roots of cockfighting, referencing various historical sources and personalities that valued the sport, and arguing for its merits. This opening section sets a tone of respect and seriousness toward this pastime, preparing the reader for an in-depth exploration of the knowledge and practices involved in the breeding and maintaining of fighting cocks, as well as defending the noble reputation of cockfighting against its detractors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | R. H. (Robert Howlett) |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting The art of breeding, feeding, fighting, and curing cocks of the game |
| Alternate Title | The royall pastime of cocking |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Cockfighting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54372 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54372-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 520 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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