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The Chase (Classic Reprint): Reprinted From the Original Edition of 1735, With a Memoir of the Author: Reprinted from the Original Edition of 1735, with a Memoir of the Author (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Sommerville

 
9781330626023: The Chase (Classic Reprint): Reprinted From the Original Edition of 1735, With a Memoir of the Author: Reprinted from the Original Edition of 1735, with a Memoir of the Author (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Experience an 18th-century hunting epic in The Chase, brought to life through vivid verse and dramatic scenes. This edition frames the poem with a memoir of the author, inviting readers to explore the world of sport, nature, and high storytelling from a bygone era.

The book blends general interest biography with the poetry of pursuit, tracing hunts across grand landscapes and elaborate episodes. It moves from early English royal hunts to exotic, far‑flung examples, and it surveys the different methods and tools used in hunting, from traps to mirrors to royal chases. Readers will encounter a range of hunting cultures, poetic description, and reflections on mercy and power within the sport.

- Rich, kinetic hunting imagery that tracks the chase from dawn to dusk
- Detailed descriptions of hunting engines, traps, and methods used across cultures
- Episodes featuring royal hunts, animal encounters, and battlefield‑like chase scenes
- A blend of biographical framing and lyrical celebration of sport and nature

Ideal for readers of classic poetry, hunting literature, and literary biographies that illuminate the era’s culture and craft.

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