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This book is a delightful exploration of bizarre and dangerous sports from history, researched by Edward Brooke-Hitching. From Fox Tossing to Firework Boxing, it reveals strange pastimes that have faded from memory, providing an entertaining and shocking insight into humanity's quirky imagination. A must-read for fans of unique trivia.
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Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports, Edward Brooke-Hitching
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- Released
- 2015
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward Brooke-Hitching
- Publisher
- SIMON&SCHUSTER
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9781471148989
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Humor, Sports, Sport & Outdoor, England, Culture and Society
- Rating
- 3.3 out of 5
- Description
- This book is a delightful exploration of bizarre and dangerous sports from history, researched by Edward Brooke-Hitching. From Fox Tossing to Firework Boxing, it reveals strange pastimes that have faded from memory, providing an entertaining and shocking insight into humanity's quirky imagination. A must-read for fans of unique trivia.