Pierce Egan's Book of Sports and Mirror of Life: Embracing the Turf, The Chase, The Ring, and The Stage is a comprehensive guide to the sports and entertainment of 19th century England. Written by Pierce Egan, a prolific writer and journalist of the time, the book covers a wide range of topics including horse racing, hunting, boxing, and theater.The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of English life. The first...