A captivating exploration of the profound emotions and timeless beauty found within the realm of sports. Through eloquent verses and insightful observations, Peek celebrates the spirit of competition, the joy of victory, and the resilience in defeat. This collection of poems captures the essence of various sports, portraying the grace, intensity, and human spirit that intertwine to create unforgettable sporting moments. With a chapter on classical allusions to sport by Andrew Lang, and a special preface to the Badminton Library by A. E. T. Watson. A title in The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes, edited by His Grace the Duke of Beaufort.
The Poetry of Sport by Hedley Peek c1896 RARE First Edition
Title: The Poetry of Sport
Author: Hedley Peek (Editor)
Publisher: Longmans Green & Co
Publication Date: 1896 First Edition
Format: HardbackCondition: Orange cloth covers with black leather spine and corners, gilt emblem on front and gilt lettering to spine-some bumping and scuffing to spine and corners. The pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks-some foxing due to age. Lots of Illustrative plates throughout by A Thorburn, Lucien Davis, C. E. Brock and others.
Book measures 20cm x 15cm with 420 pages