Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches by David Drummond Bone
QR code
"Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches" by David Drummond Bone is a nostalgic account of the history and evolution of football in Scotland, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the sport's rich heritage, including anecdotes about famous players, the growth of clubs, and the cultural significance of football in Scottish society. The author's passion for the game and respect for its traditions are evident throughout the narrative.
The opening portion introduces the book with a preface in which Bone expresses his gratitude to friends and acknowledges his dedication to football over many years. He mentions that many of the sketches included in the publication have previously been published in various journals, indicating a connection to a wider football community. The initial chapters discuss the origins of football in Scotland, contrasting ancient gameplay with modern standards, and how the sport's popularity surged over time, driven by the enthusiasm of players and clubs throughout the country. Bone aims to captivate readers with stories that celebrate the spirit and camaraderie found in football, making it an engaging read for both fervent fans and newcomers to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Bone, David Drummond, 1841-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Books.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Football |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28028 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28028-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!