Edward BrookeHitching

Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports

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ISBN 13:: 9781471148996
author:: Edward BrookeHitching
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Simon & Schuster UK (2 Jun. 2016)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 2.1 x 13.2 cm
Genre:: Sports
Condition:: New
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Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports by Edward Brooke-Hitching is an entertaining look back at some of the most bizarre sporting activities ever devised by mankind. From Flagpole Sitting to Hot Cockles, Brooke-Hitching has researched through dusty tomes to bring vividly back to life sports like Fox Tossing, where couples would pull hard on a net as a fox ran past, sending it flying high into the air. Other forgotten sports revealed in this book include Firework Boxing and Ski Ballet. While some of these activities may seem harmless today, they were once popular pastimes that were likely to be met with raised eyebrows. Brooke-Hitching's insight into the vivid imaginations of humanity across the years is both intriguing and entertaining, making for an unforgettable read. This book is a perfect gift for anyone curious about the unusual and the unknown. With its unique blend of history, humor, and curiosity, it's sure to appeal to fans of quirky and offbeat subjects.

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