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Bygone pleasures of London
Scott, Walter Sidney (1900-1980m); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
[1948]
The evil effects of casinos and vain amusements on public morals : a tract designed by the conductors of the Young Men's Christian Insititute, Tudor Place, for the perusal of the young men of Sheffield
Young Men's Christian Institute (Sheffield, England)
1858
Caption and running title: The evil tendencies of casinos and vain amusements.
The rigs of the fair : popular sports and pastimes in the nineteenth century through songs, ballads and contemporary accounts
Palmer, Roy (1932-2015); Raven, Jon (1939-)
1976
Includes index.
Teatralʹnyĭ Leningrad : spravochnik
Neĭman, M G; Efremov, I S
1957
Repertuar. Plany teatrov, kont︠s︡ertnykh zalov, domov kulʹtury, letnikh teatrov. Rast︠s︡enka mest. Adresa. Telefony. Puti soobshchenii︠a︡.
A short appeal to men and women of reason, distinguished by titles of worldly honour; or by riches exclusive of titles: who may be walking according to the course of this evil world, living in the pleasures thereof, and frequenting theatres, balls, &c
Hume, Sophia (1702-1774)
[176-?]
Author named in full, p.23.
A short appeal to men and women of reason : distinguished by titles of worldly honour; or by riches exclusive of titles: who may be walking according to the course of this evil world, living in the pleasures thereof, and frequenting theatres, balls, &c
Hume, Sophia (1702-1774)
1765
Signed on p. 25: Sophia Hume. Advertisement on p. [1] at end.
To the citizens of the United States of America
Murray, John; Society of Friends. New York Yearly Meeting
1803
Circular letter discussing the evil roles of horseracing, taverns, tippling-houses, stage plays, and dueling. 'Signed by direction and on behalf of a Meeting for Sufferings, representing the... Quak...
Amusements in retirement : or, The influence of science, literature, and the liberal arts on the manners and happiness of private life
Bucke, Charles (1781-1846)
1816
Bibliographical references included in "Notes", pp. 309-24.
101 things to do in wartime : a practical handbook for the home
Horth, Lillie B; Horth, Arthur C (1874-)
1940
Includes index.
Risky business : people, pastimes, poker and books
Alvarez, A (1929-)
2008
Originally published: 2007.
The touch-stone : or, Historical, critical, political, philosophical, and theological essays on the reigning diversions of the town... In which everything antique, or modern, relating to musick, poetry, dancing, pantomimes, chorusses, cat-calls ... circus, bear-garden, gladiators, prize-fighters ... is occasionally handled
Ralph, James (1705?-1762)
1728
Dedication signed: A. Primcock (pseud. of James Ralph). With half-title.