Croquet and Its Influences on Victorian Society: The First Game That Men and Wom

Description: Croquet and Its Influences on Victorian Society by William H. Scheuerle The work argues that the ascendency of croquet as a popular sport in England during the middle to late nineteenth century was a direct result of class. He traces the history of the sport and finds that it was one of if not the first sport that men and women could enjoy together. The game initially had an elite social status attached to it: it was first seen as a game suitable for the British gentry, especially for those families whose estates had extensive lawns, or for families wealthy enough to join croquet clubs. It attracted many people because it had a certain snob appeal and formed as an upper class leisure time activity, and developed with the middle class due to their rising number at that time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The work argues that the ascendency of croquet as a popular sport in England during the middle to late nineteenth century was a direct result of class. He traces the history of the sport and finds that it was one of if not the first sport that men and women could enjoy together. The game initially had an elite social status attached to it: it was first seen as a game suitable for the British gentry, especially for those families whose estates had extensive lawns, or for families wealthy enough to join croquet clubs. It attracted many people because it had a certain snob appeal and formed as an upper class leisure time activity, and developed with the middle class due to their rising number at that time. Details ISBN0773408312 Author William H. Scheuerle Short Title CROQUET & ITS INFLUENCES ON VI Language English ISBN-10 0773408312 ISBN-13 9780773408319 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-01-01 Subtitle The First Game That Men and Women Could Play Together Socially Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 796.354 Pages 142 UK Release Date 2012-01-01 AU Release Date 2012-01-01 NZ Release Date 2012-01-01 US Release Date 2012-01-01 Audience General Publisher The Edwin Mellen Press Ltd Imprint Edwin Mellen Press Ltd Place of Publication New York Country of Publication Canada We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76423318;

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