ATHLETIC SPORTS AND RECREATIONS FOR BOYS

The title of this post is also the title of a Bullis Collection book by J. G. Wood published in London in 1861.

It's really a neat book. Lots of illustrations (125 to be exact) that show how to properly execute a wide variety of games. There are chapters on:

Cricket, Croquet, Gymnastics

Knock-Em Down, Lawn Billiards, Broadsword

Archery, Fencing, Skating

Riding, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming

So if your son or grandson is getting a bit bored as summer vacation draws to a close, we suggest stopping by the Bullis Room and looking through this book to get some new ideas on some old games. And you might even find a game that is new to him, even though it's been around for more than 150 years.