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Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2012). (1965) 2012 new edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppx,165,ads. B/w illustrations by C.F.Tunnicliffe, decorative end-papers. Foreword by Bernard O'Donaghue. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Tunnicliffe's illustrations exactly catch the wonderful atmosphere of Ian Niall's memories of partridges and crakes, snipe and woodcock, foxes and hares and pigeons, ducks and geese, trout and pike. Chapters include: Partridges and crakes; Gun glamour; Secrets of snipe; The ways of the woodcock; Brushes with the fox; Hare without hounds; Pigeons and pigeon tactics; Duck shooting days; Talk of geese; Clanty Moss; Rough shooting in the hills; About with a rod; The hungry pike; Looking both ways. PREVIOUS PRICE £16.99. Seller Inventory # 39577
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 176 pages. 9.21x6.22x0.79 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1906122466
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Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # BS-9781906122461
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Ian Niall, sportsman and naturalist, shares with his reader the joy of the countryman, captured in these varied recollections which draw on a lifetime observing nature, studying wildlife, shooting and fishing. His fascinating essays cover corncrakes and partridges, snipe and woodcock, foxes, hares and pigeons, duck and geese, trout and pike.His unerring eye for all the nuances of nature finds its perfect partner in C.F. Tunnicliffe?s matchless illustrations. Together, author and artist have created a celebrated classic, an elegy to a passing world, that will delight a new generation of country lovers and book collectors.Bernard O?Donoghue, the distinguished poet and countryman, writes in his foreword to this book: ?This is a grown-up?s nature book, with all the pleasure remembered from childhood books that introduced us to nature writing. Niall?s appreciative eye is wonder-fully served by C.F. Tunnicliffe?s illustrations which are the sealing distinction of a perfectly executed book.? A celebrated countryside classic by sportsman and naturalist Ian Niall, with CF Tunnicliffes matchless illustrations. They have delighted a new generation of country lovers with these recollections of a lifetimes shooting, fishing and observing the endless fascinating nuances of nature. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781906122461