Excerpt from Manual of British Rural Sports: Comprising Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Fishing, Hawking, Racing, Boating, Pedestrianism, and the Various Rural Games and Amusements of Great Britain
In order to guard against the charge of wholesale plagiarism, it may be n to explain that some of the chapters on the Training of Man have been published under another signature.
In the Department of Natural History, the nomenclature adopted is that of British Museum, by which arrangement the reader may at any time refer to beautiful series of specimens for comparison.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written by a renowned expert in rural sports, provides a comprehensive guide to the pursuit of wild animals for sport in Britain during the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the preservation of game, hunting, coursing, falconry, and fishing. The author draws on his extensive experience to offer practical advice on all aspects of these sports, from the selection of equipment to the best techniques for hunting different animals. He also discusses the history and traditions of each sport, as well as the ethical considerations involved in the pursuit of wild animals. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of rural sports in Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333757434_0
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