Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport by Lady Violet Greville

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Editor Greville, Violet, Lady, 1842-1932
Title Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport
Note Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Riding in Ireland and India, by the Lady Greville -- Hunting in the Shires -- Horses and their riders, by the Duchess of Newcastle -- The wife of the M. F. H., by Mrs. Chaworth Musters -- Fox-hunting -- Team and tandem driving, by Miss Rosie Anstruther Thomson -- Tigers I have shot, byt Mrs. C. Martelli -- Rifle-shooting, by Miss Leale -- Deer-stalking and deer-driving, by Diane Chasseresse -- Covert shooting, by Lady Boynton -- A kangaroo hunt, by Mrs. Jenkins -- Cycling, by Mrs. E. R. Pennell -- Punting, by Miss Sybil Salaman.
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Summary "Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport" by Lady Violet Greville is a collection of essays focusing on various sporting activities, with a particular emphasis on female participation in traditionally male-dominated sports, written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of equestrianism, hunting, and outdoor pursuits, illustrating how women can embrace adventure and exercise while maintaining their femininity. Greville argues for the positive effects of sport on women's health and the harmony it brings to the relationship between men and women in these settings. The opening of the book features a preface that passionately discusses the importance of sport for women, emphasizing their ability to partake in outdoor activities with vigor, such as riding in the park or hunting. Lady Greville reflects on the enriching experiences that come from engaging with nature, highlighting the joys of horsemanship and the camaraderie that develops in the hunting field. She presents a vision of women as both capable and essential contributors to the sporting world, capable of refining the often coarse behavior associated with hunting while enjoying the physical and mental benefits of such pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
LoC Class SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Subject Sports
Subject Women athletes
Subject Women hunters
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EBook-No. 39025
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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