Sporting anecdotes
Sporting Anecdotes (1923) shows us what the state of sports was like in England in 1800's. much betting on walking races, boxing, horse racing. and here is the greatest fives player of all time: john cavanaugh, much fighting of badgers, etc; great match of walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours; gouging match in america; fidelity of a dog; curious wager - walking against eating; throwing cricket ball 100 miles to deliver a post and win a bet; wisdom of Pliny who lived 100+ years.