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Pictures of Sporting Life and Character

William Pitt Lannox
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“The book discusses the days of the Regency and includes a section about Jacko Macaco, a monkey who fought in the pits.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical monkeys in literature
For: Historians and enthusiasts of animal history
Key quote: “So to get into his story, we could turn, for example, to Pictures of Sporting Life and Character, 1860, by William Pitt Lannox.”
The host mentions 'Pictures of Sporting Life and Character' to illustrate the historical context of a monkey named Jacko Macaco and his rise in the world of animal fights. This book provides insight into the Regency era's entertainment, including bull baiting and cockfighting, which are central to Jacko's story.