Pastimes And Players is a book written by Robert Macgregor and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of various pastimes and games that were popular during the Victorian era. The author discusses the history, rules, and strategies of games such as chess, billiards, cricket, and football, as well as lesser-known games like quoits and skittles. The book also includes biographical sketches of famous players and their achievements. The...