Odd feats of endurance and betting tales
A long narrative of racing and walking wagers across centuries with exploits from 1610 to the 1900s. It recalls Nineteenth Century challenges including a nineteen mile ride in under an hour, walking bets from London to York and back, and daring bets on crossing mountains. Also recounts humorous accidents and oddities involving horses, dogs, and cooks, plus anecdotes of watches, chases, and pranks at gatherings.
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Allen
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Springpfield
Tenn
Allion
Harry & Tanner
Barnard Calvert
St. George's Church
Southwark
Dover
Calais
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Powell
London
York
Stroveditch
Edmonton
Bristol
Isus
Newmarket
Captain Barclay
Squire Osbaldeston
Captain Ross
Plack Hall
Kincardineshire
Limphannon
Potelock
Lnte
Andrew Keith Flay
Rosas
Lord Kennedy
Tverness
Tnverness
Grampians
Inverness
A. K. Hay
Flintley
Elgin
Sir Andrew
Douglas
Ross
Thomas
Dublin
Constantinople
Annal Register
Wall
My. Whalley
Duffin
Holy Land
Buck Whalley
Jerusalem
Womes
Pepys
Arran
Castlehaven
St. James’ Park
New York
Thomas Hodgson
Samuel Whitehead
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Hudgeon
John Kull
Holgen
Dumfries
Brourhem
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Am Turnpike Road
Warren
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Athens Messenger
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Athens County
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Europe
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Boston
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