Dangerous sports. A tale / Addressed to children. Warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed.

  • Parkinson, James, 1755-1824
Date:
1807
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Credit: Dangerous sports. A tale / Addressed to children. Warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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