Recollections of a Fox-Hunter
Recollections of a Fox-Hunter

Author: Knightley William Horlock

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-08-25

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1473338794

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This vintage book, originally published in 1920, contains a collection of reminiscences relating to author's extensive hunting experiences. Fascinating and enjoyable to read, this volume offers a unique insight into English hunting in the nineteenth century, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Contents include: "Great Equestrian Feat Performed without a Horse", "The Authors rapid Promotion", "Reminiscences connected with Ten Thousand a Year", "The 'Real Original' Fox", "Account of some Morning Calls upon him", "He dies a Domesticated Character", "Comparative speed of Hounds and Horses", "A Curiosity in Natural History", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.

Fox-Hunting Recollections
Fox-Hunting Recollections

Author: Reginald Graham

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-08-25

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1473349869

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This vintage book, first published in 1908, contains a collection of the author's fox-hunting experiences and memoirs. With detailed descriptions and entertaining episodes, these anecdotes will appeal to field sport enthusiasts and those with an interest in historical hunting expeditions. Contents include: "Early Days", "The Beaufort Hunt", "The Cotswold Hunt", "The Tedworth Hunt", "Norton Conyers", "Sir Bellingham Graham, Bart", and "Atherstone-Pytschley-Quorn". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.

Fox-Hunting Recollections
Fox-Hunting Recollections

Author: Reginald Henry Graham

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021418319

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In this charming memoir, Reginald Henry Graham recounts his adventures as a fox-hunter in England. From the excitement of the chase to the camaraderie of the hunt, Graham brings to life the joys of this timeless sport. But Fox-Hunting Recollections is more than just a book about hunting; it is a celebration of the English countryside and the traditions that make it unique. 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 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. 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.

Hunt And Working Terriers
Hunt And Working Terriers

Author: Jocelyn Lucas

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-18

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 144749797X

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Originally published in 1931. Probably the best book ever published on this subject. The author was a well known hunting man and breeder of Sealyham terriers. The well illustrated contents include: Historical References - Using Terriers with Foxhounds - Attributes of a Good Working Terrier - Opinions and Yarns - Hunt Terriers in the USA - In India - Hunting in China - On Earth Stopping and Artificial Earths - Question of Pedigree - Question of Coats - Breeders Opinions - Otterhound Packs - A Day with Border Terriers and Otterhounds - Otter Hunting with Terriers - The Rev. Jack Russell and his Terriers - The Old English Black and Tan Terrier - The Border Terrier - The Fox Terrier - Lakeland, Fell or Patterdale Terrier - Norwich or Trumpington Terriers - Scottish Terriers as Workers - The Sealyham Terrier - Training Terriers for Underground Work - Fox and Badger Digging - How to Dig and Take Foxes and Badgers - How to Work Bassetts - Badger Digging - Rats, Stoats, Hares and Rabbits - Boar Hunting with Terriers - Big Game Hunting with Terriers - Breeders - Clubs etc. Many of the earliest dog and hunting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.