Published by Adamant Media Corporation, 2001
ISBN 10: 0543960536 ISBN 13: 9780543960535
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by The Field Library. Ashford Press Publishing. Southampton. 1986., 1986
ISBN 10: 0907069673 ISBN 13: 9780907069676
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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(Hardcover, 1986). (1846) 1986 facsimile of the 1893 edition. Large 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxxxvi,319. Illustrated with b&w plates & vignettes by Harrison Weir, Charles Whymper & others. Purple cloth, titled & decorated in gilt on spine & upper board. Minor faults, slight use and browning, good-plus. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century. "What at present renders (this book) especially valuable is that Scotland and the Scotch fauna have considerably changed during the last half-century. The variety and abundance of wild life here described can never again be seen. Fortunately a true picture of that departed past is preserved in St. John's vivid narratives. .Thus many animals and birds which were sufficiently common in St. John's time are now rare and seldom seen. It has been thought advisable, therefore, in this edition to add a few notes in order to illustrate the instincts or traits of these creatures, their prevalence or scarcity. Some more general remarks have also been appended here and there to clear up any obscurity or bring out associations which might otherwise have been forgotten. .The additional notes of the author, marked C. St. J., are printed word for word from an interleaved copy of Jermyn's manual of British Vertebrate animals. They are interesting as showing the exactitude and brevity of St. John's notes. At times they also throw further light upon the text." Chapters include: Highland lakes, small lochs ravens, wildcats, char, night fishing, trolling large trout on Loch Ness, flies, fishing with the otter (board); Roe; Grouse, partridge, marten cat, stags snaring grouse; The wild cat; Poaching in the Highlands; Salmon fishing, flies, fly making; Owls of various species, shrike, reptiles; Peculiarites and instincts of different animals; Eagles and falcons; Hen harriers, kestrels, merlins, hobbies; Otters (the mammal, this time); Weasels, ferrets, martens, stoats; Anecdotes and instincts of dogs, retrievers, shepherds' dogs; Wood pigeons, their increase, other species of pigeon; Wild ducks; Birds that come in spring, pewits, ring dotterels, redshanks, oyster catchers, curlews, redstarts, swallows, etc; Sheldrakes, teals, landrails, cuckoos, nightjars, quails, grebes, coots, water hens, water rails; Wild geese, different kinds of wild geese, black headed gulls, birds that breed on the river banks; The sandhills of Morayshire, foxes, roe deer; Death of my first stag; The Findhorn River; Migration of birds in October, swan shooting; Water ouzels, kingfishers, terns; The Muckle Hart of Benmore; Different kinds of gulls, the boatswain gull; Woodcock, snipe, jack snipe; Seals, anecdotes, seal shooting, catching seals; Fox hunting in the Highlands; The badger; Autumn day on the mountain, stags and hinds, death of the stag; Peculiarities and instincts of different animals, knowledge of change of weather; Coursing deer; Tameness of birds when sitting; Variety of game. .
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1879 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 296 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1893 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 356 Language: English Pages: 356.
Published by John Murray. London. 1847., 1847
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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(Hardcover, 1847). (1846) 1847 Home and Colonial Library reissue. Small 8vo (120 x 180mm). Pp281. Unillustrated, top edge gilt. Contemporary half-leather binding in brown leather and green cloth, raised bands with gilt ruled borders and gilt titles to spine. Bash to top edge of front board, front hinge of spine worn and loosening, owner's book-plate (Frederick J.O. Montagu), slight browning internally, almost imperceptably tiny "Hatchards, 187 Piccadilly" stamp to reverse of front free end-paper - applied after the edges were ploughed, so probably their binding. Good. This looks like a contemporary re-bind for a private library, and one which employed someone to look after it, judging by some professional-looking pencil markings to the title-page verso. Volume XVIII in the Home and Colonial Library. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century. "What at present renders (this book) especially valuable is that Scotland and the Scotch fauna have considerably changed during the last half-century. The variety and abundance of wild life here described can never again be seen. Fortunately a true picture of that departed past is preserved in St. John's vivid narratives. .Thus many animals and birds which were sufficiently common in St. John's time are now rare and seldom seen." From the preface to the ninth edition. Contains chapters on angling in loch and river for trout, salmon and char; shooting snipe, grouse and pigeon, etc; deer stalking and shooting; wildfowling; poaching and gamekeeping; seal shooting; falconry, etc. The natural history of the region is covered in detail, with descriptions of the habits of life of the various game animals, birds, and fish which dominate the area. .
Published by John Murray. London. 1893., 1893
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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(Hardcover, 1893). (1846) 1893 9th edition. Large 8vo (165 x 237mm). Ppxxiv,319. Frontispiece portrait, text engravings by Harrison Weir, Charles Whymper & others. Binding B. Dark green cloth, titled in gilt on spine & upper board, top edge gilt, page edges uncut. Slightly bumped, spine faded, browning internally but good copy. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century. "What at present renders (this book) especially valuable is that Scotland and the Scotch fauna have considerably changed during the last half-century. The variety and abundance of wild life here described can never again be seen. Fortunately a true picture of that departed past is preserved in St. John's vivid narratives. .Thus many animals and birds which were sufficiently common in St. John's time are now rare and seldom seen. It has been thought advisable, therefore, in this edition to add a few notes in order to illustrate the instincts or traits of these creatures, their prevalence or scarcity. Some more general remarks have also been appended here and there to clear up any obscurity or bring out associations which might otherwise have been forgotten. .The additional notes of the author, marked C. St. J., are printed word for word from an interleaved copy of Jermyn's manual of British Vertebrate animals. They are interesting as showing the exactitude and brevity of St. John's notes. At times they also throw further light upon the text." Chapters include: Highland lakes, small lochs ravens, wildcats, char, night fishing, trolling large trout on Loch Ness, flies, fishing with the otter (board); Roe; Grouse, partridge, marten cat, stags snaring grouse; The wild cat; Poaching in the Highlands; Salmon fishing, flies, fly making; Owls of various species, shrike, reptiles; Peculiarites and instincts of different animals; Eagles and falcons; Hen harriers, kestrels, merlins, hobbies; Otters (the mammal, this time); Weasels, ferrets, martens, stoats; Anecdotes and instincts of dogs, retrievers, shepherds' dogs; Wood pigeons, their increase, other species of pigeon; Wild ducks; Birds that come in spring, pewits, ring dotterels, redshanks, oyster catchers, curlews, redstarts, swallows, etc; Sheldrakes, teals, landrails, cuckoos, nightjars, quails, grebes, coots, water hens, water rails; Wild geese, different kinds of wild geese, black headed gulls, birds that breed on the river banks; The sandhills of Morayshire, foxes, roe deer; Death of my first stag; The Findhorn River; Migration of birds in October, swan shooting; Water ouzels, kingfishers, terns; The Muckle Hart of Benmore; Different kinds of gulls, the boatswain gull; Woodcock, snipe, jack snipe; Seals, anecdotes, seal shooting, catching seals; Fox hunting in the Highlands; The badger; Autumn day on the mountain, stags and hinds, death of the stag; Peculiarities and instincts of different animals, knowledge of change of weather; Coursing deer; Tameness of birds when sitting; Variety of game. .
Published by John Murray. London. 1924., 1924
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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(Hardcover, 1924). (1846) 1924 reprint of 1907 popular edition. 8vo (135 x 205mm). Ppxx,314,ii pp ads. B/w plates. Red cloth, spine titled in black with grouse motif. Spine slightly faded and bumped, slight use but good-plus. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century. "What at present renders (this book) especially valuable is that Scotland and the Scotch fauna have considerably changed during the last half-century. The variety and abundance of wild life here described can never again be seen. Fortunately a true picture of that departed past is preserved in St. John's vivid narratives. .Thus many animals and birds which were sufficiently common in St. John's time are now rare and seldom seen. It has been thought advisable, therefore, in this edition to add a few notes in order to illustrate the instincts or traits of these creatures, their prevalence or scarcity. Some more general remarks have also been appended here and there to clear up any obscurity or bring out associations which might otherwise have been forgotten. .The additional notes of the author, marked C. St. J., are printed word for word from an interleaved copy of Jermyn's manual of British Vertebrate animals. They are interesting as showing the exactitude and brevity of St. John's notes. At times they also throw further light upon the text." Chapters include: Highland lakes, small lochs ravens, wildcats, char, night fishing, trolling large trout on Loch Ness, flies, fishing with the otter (board); Roe; Grouse, partridge, marten cat, stags snaring grouse; The wild cat; Poaching in the Highlands; Salmon fishing, flies, fly making; Owls of various species, shrike, reptiles; Peculiarites and instincts of different animals; Eagles and falcons; Hen harriers, kestrels, merlins, hobbies; Otters (the mammal, this time); Weasels, ferrets, martens, stoats; Anecdotes and instincts of dogs, retrievers, shepherds' dogs; Wood pigeons, their increase, other species of pigeon; Wild ducks; Birds that come in spring, pewits, ring dotterels, redshanks, oyster catchers, curlews, redstarts, swallows, etc; Sheldrakes, teals, landrails, cuckoos, nightjars, quails, grebes, coots, water hens, water rails; Wild geese, different kinds of wild geese, black headed gulls, birds that breed on the river banks; The sandhills of Morayshire, foxes, roe deer; Death of my first stag; The Findhorn River; Migration of birds in October, swan shooting; Water ouzels, kingfishers, terns; The Muckle Hart of Benmore; Different kinds of gulls, the boatswain gull; Woodcock, snipe, jack snipe; Seals, anecdotes, seal shooting, catching seals; Fox hunting in the Highlands; The badger; Autumn day on the mountain, stags and hinds, death of the stag; Peculiarities and instincts of different animals, knowledge of change of weather; Coursing deer; Tameness of birds when sitting; Variety of game. .
Published by London: J. Murray, 1879
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical Description:279 pages; 23 cm. Subjects; Wild sports and natural history of the Highlands. Game; history. Shooting; history. Hunting; guidebooks. Hunting; historical. Great Britain; wild sports. 1 Kg.
Published by John Murray, 1861
Hardcover. Condition: Good. New Edition, rebound in half calf, marbled boards, edges worn, label, , marbled edges, , bookplate, This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century, ppvi +281.
Published by Hansebooks Jul 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 3337609163 ISBN 13: 9783337609160
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Short sketches of the wild sports and natural history of the Highlands is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 292 pp. Englisch.
Published by Hansebooks, 2017
ISBN 10: 3337157734 ISBN 13: 9783337157739
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Published by Cornell University Library, 2009
ISBN 10: 111224753X ISBN 13: 9781112247538
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 354 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.89 inches. This item is printed on demand.
Published by London: J. Murray, 1879
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical Description:279 pages; 23 cm. Subjects; Wild sports and natural history of the Highlands. Game; history. Shooting; history. Hunting; guidebooks. Hunting; historical. Great Britain; wild sports. 1 Kg.
Published by John Murray. London. 1846., 1846
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
(Hardcover, 1846). 1846 1st edition. 12mo (130 x 185mm). Ppvi,281 + 16pp publisher's catalogue at rear (dated September 1846). Red cloth of Murray's Home & Colonial Library, blind-stamped boards, spine titled in gilt. Spine chipped, boards worn, hinges slightly tender, front end-paper stuck down. Good only. Volume XVIII in the Home and Colonial Library. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century. "What at present renders (this book) especially valuable is that Scotland and the Scotch fauna have considerably changed during the last half-century. The variety and abundance of wild life here described can never again be seen. Fortunately a true picture of that departed past is preserved in St. John's vivid narratives. .Thus many animals and birds which were sufficiently common in St. John's time are now rare and seldom seen." From the preface to the ninth edition. Contains chapters on angling in loch and river for trout, salmon and char; shooting snipe, grouse and pigeon, etc; deer stalking and shooting; wildfowling; poaching and gamekeeping; seal shooting; falconry, etc. The natural history of the region is covered in detail, with descriptions of the habits of life of the various game animals, birds, and fish which dominate the area. .
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Nov 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1346833893 ISBN 13: 9781346833897
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published by John Murray, 1846
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, nice copy in original red cloth, , bookplate Volume XVIII in the Home and Colonial Library. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century, ppvi +281 +16pp adverts,
Published by Nabu Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 1178382362 ISBN 13: 9781178382365
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.
Published by John Murray. London. 1846., 1846
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
(Hardcover, 1846). 1846 1st edition. 12mo (130 x 185mm). Ppvi,281 + 16pp publisher's catalogue at rear (dated September 1846). Red cloth of Murray's Home & Colonial Library, blind-stamped boards, spine titled in gilt. Spine slightly chipped and repaired. A good copy of the first edition. Volume XVIII in the Home and Colonial Library. This is Charles St. John's famous description of the Highlands in the early years of the nineteenth century. "What at present renders (this book) especially valuable is that Scotland and the Scotch fauna have considerably changed during the last half-century. The variety and abundance of wild life here described can never again be seen. Fortunately a true picture of that departed past is preserved in St. John's vivid narratives. .Thus many animals and birds which were sufficiently common in St. John's time are now rare and seldom seen." From the preface to the ninth edition. Contains chapters on angling in loch and river for trout, salmon and char; shooting snipe, grouse and pigeon, etc; deer stalking and shooting; wildfowling; poaching and gamekeeping; seal shooting; falconry, etc. The natural history of the region is covered in detail, with descriptions of the habits of life of the various game animals, birds, and fish which dominate the area. .