A fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century leisure, "Croquet As Played By The Philadelphia Croquet Club" offers a detailed account of the rules and etiquette governing this popular lawn game. Originally published in 1873, this book provides a unique window into the sporting culture of the time, specifically as practiced by one of Philadelphia's elite social clubs. Discover the intricacies of croquet as it was enjoyed by enthusiasts more than a century ago, offering insights into both the game itself and the social context in which it thrived. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of sports, games, and American social customs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.