THE EVOLUTION OF BRITAIN'S GAME LAWS, RURAL SPORT, & THE SHIFTING BALANCE BETWEEN PRIVILEGE, PROTECTION, & PUBLIC RIGHTS

Laws and Customs of Sport : Game, Trespass, and the Changing Landscape of Field Pursuits. An article printed in 1873, written by J. A. Hardcastle. 26 pages.

London: Quarterly Review, John Murray, 1873. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). Very Good Condition. Item #375158

26 pages. A wide ranging examination of the legal and social framework surrounding sport in Britain, particularly the preservation of game and the regulation of shooting. Drawing on evidence from parliamentary committees in 1845 and 1872, Hardcastle traces the transformation of gamekeeping from a fiercely contested symbol of class privilege into a more regulated system shaped by certificates, qualifications, and clearer definitions of trespass. He contrasts the old antagonisms between “Corn and Cotton” with the more pragmatic tone of later inquiries, and considers how changing rural conditions, the growth of leisure, and the rise of commercial sport altered public attitudes. The article also reviews contemporary legislation, including the 1872 Wild Birds Protection Act, and presents statistical insights into convictions under the game laws. Hardcastle’s study blends legal history with social observation, revealing how sport became a meeting point for questions of economy, morality, and national character. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Special Interest.

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