This vintage book contains detailed accounts of various hunting expeditions and experiences in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of notable participants, events, and packs. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of fox hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Peterborough Memories, 1881-1909", "T...

This vintage book contains detailed accounts of various hunting expeditions and experiences in early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of notable participants, events, and developments. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, this volume is highly recommended for hunting historians, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage hunting literature. Contents include: "Peterborough and the Fitzwilliam Hunt", "A Hunt in Durham with the Braes of...

This vintage book contains a detailed account of the fox hound kennels in the United Kingdom between 1787 and 1912. A detailed history is provided for each kennel, including information concerning notable figures, events, and dogs. Other details are also offered relating to hunting, breeding, training, and more. "The Foxhound of the Twentieth Century" is highly recommended for modern hunting enthusiasts and fox hound lovers, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied ...

This vintage book contains a chronicle of a notably successful hunting season in late nineteenth-century England. Offering a fascinating and authentic insight into England's hunting past, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "A Preface at Home and Abroad", "The Lead on the Thorn", "An Autumn Gallop", "The Opening Day", "Men and Manners", "Baggrave", "Back...

This vintage book contains anecdotes and reminiscences of the author's varied sporting experiences on land and water from across the globe. From deep-sea fishing to fox hunting, this volume contains a collection of anecdotes that will appeal to the modern sportsman, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "An Amateur Sportsman", "Durbar II", "Letter from H. B. Duryea", "The Tetrarch", "The Steeplechaser", "A Good Huntsman", "Pad...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fox hunting, with historical information, descriptions of various types of hounds, comments on riding, instructions for training horse and hound, notes on attire, explanations of etiquette, and much more besides. "Notitia Venatica" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Introductory Remarks", "The L...

This book contains a classic guide to hunting, with information on how, when, and where to hunt. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage hunting literature. Contents include: "General", "Ad Infinitum", "Personal", "A Word to Landholders", "A Word Picture for Americans to Copy", "A Word as to Gossip", "As to the Huntsman", "Hunting Terms", "Names of Hounds", and "A Spo...

This vintage book contains a detailed account of English fox hunting in the nineteenth century, with information on popular locations, notable figures, important developments, and more. A fascinating insight into English fox hunting, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Origin of Hunting", "The First Foxhounds", "Masters and Privileges", "...

This vintage book contains a collection of Mr. Arthur Blayney Percival's observations during almost thirty years spent in an African Game Department. With many fascinating anecdotes and information on everything from the animals' habits to how to hunt them, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in hunting and African wildlife. Contents include: "Lion", "Lion: Habits", "Lion: Habits (continued)", "Lion Shooting", "'Galloping' Lion", "Lion Hunting", "Various Adventures", "Leopard...

This vintage book contains a description of fox hunting in Quorn, Leicestershire, England. Quorn was a popular location for fox hunting in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With historical information and details of notable people and events, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Quorn Country-Melton Mowbray-Quorn Kennels-Quorn...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on English country sports in the nineteenth century, being at once a defence, justification, exposition of ignorance, and condemnation of opponents. Informative and thought-provoking, this volume offers an insight into historical hunting in England, and will appeal to modern readers with an interest in rural sports. Contents include: "Fox-Hunting", "Salmon-Fishing", "Deer-Stalking", "Bryce's Bill", "The Real", and "The Artificial". Many vintag...

This vintage book contains accounts of fox hunting experiences in early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of hunts, information concerning notable locations and figures, and more. It provides a fascinating insight into historical English fox hunting, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Contents include: "Fox-Hunting and Melton", "Early Days in Leicestershire", "Ancient History", "Mr. John Coupland", "Lord Manners", "Captain Warner", ...