A History of Recreation: America Learns to Play |
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... Three Years in North America ( London , 1833 ) , I , 497 . 33. Charles William Day , Hints on Etiquette ( New York , 1843 ) . 34. Captain Frederick Marryat , A Diary in America ( Philadelphia , 1839 ) , quoted in Dixon Wecter , The Saga ...
... Three Years in North America ( London , 1833 ) , I , 497 . 33. Charles William Day , Hints on Etiquette ( New York , 1843 ) . 34. Captain Frederick Marryat , A Diary in America ( Philadelphia , 1839 ) , quoted in Dixon Wecter , The Saga ...
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IN DETESTATION OF IDLENESS | 3 |
Female Calisthenics in the Pantalette | 11 |
HUSKINGBEES AND TAVERN SPORTS | 22 |
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