THE GREAT HUNTS FOXHUNTING COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.

Jackson Alastair.:

ISBN 10: 0715392573 / ISBN 13: 9780715392577

Published by David & Charles First Edition, 1989

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A hard cover publication of 239 pages, 4to. extensively illustrated in colour and b /w. This is a very nice copy, front edge a trifle grubby, but in no way affecting the text and with an inscription to the f.e.p. The d / w. is price-clipped else very nearly fine.

Seller Inventory # 5741

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE GREAT HUNTS FOXHUNTING COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.
• Publisher: David & Charles First Edition
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715392573
• ISBN 13: 9780715392577
• Binding: Hardcover
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book describes the state of the hunt today and its organization, and aims to give a detailed survey of some of the great hunts in Britain and elsewhere. The selection is not simply based on what is fashionable, but includes hunts that are interesting for a variety of reasons, such as their contribution to hound-breeding, their histories, the type of country, or the personalities involved. There are quotes from the people involved, both masters and professionals, and details of the history and organization of each hunt. The introductory chapters outline the history of hunting, the development of the modern foxhound and the political pressures being faced.