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With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages.
Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter's Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. Nearly every firearms manufacturer in the world is...
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This vintage book contains a description the Vine hunt in Hannington, England. Hannington has been a popular location for fox hunting for centuries, and continues to host events each year. With historical information and details of notable people and events, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include:...
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This vintage book contains a collection of humorous stories of the field and racecourse, anecdotes of the stable and kennel, and numerous practical notes on shooting and fishing. Entertaining and insightful, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in country pursuits, and would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "The Influence of Field Sports on Character", "Old-Fashioned Angling", "Partridge Day's it...
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This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on fox hunting, being an exposition of its science with information on kennel management, breeding hounds, and much more. With a wealth of invaluable information and many helpful tips, this volume is highly recommended for the modern rural sportsman and would make for a worthy addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: "The Arena of Breeding Foxhounds", "Quality to be Regarded before...
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This vintage book contains a collection of reminiscences and anecdotes by Frank Gray Griswold, a notable nineteenth-century huntsman. It offers a unique insight into the experiences of a keen aristocratic hunter, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Insightful and entertaining, "Stolen Kisses" would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "Stolen Kisses", "What Happened to the Bulldags",...
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This vintage book contains a chronicle of a notably successful hunting season in late nineteenth-century England. Offering a fascinating and authentic insight into England's hunting past, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fox hunting, with accounts of hunting experiences, historical information, tips and pointers, and much more. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history of fox hunting. Contents include: "'Hounds, Gentlemen, Please'", "On Going to Convert", "A Plea for Interest in Hounds", "Field Masters and Huntsmen:...
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This vintage book contains a complete and beginner-friendly guide to hunting, with information on equipment, training hounds, riding, common pitfalls, etiquette, and much more. Intended for the use of beginners and based on the extensive experience of the author, this timeless guide is highly recommended for modern field sportsman, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Etiquette", "Accessories",...
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This vintage book contains an extensive account of Irish hunting from 1876-77. With details of notable packs, figures, and events, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of Irish hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Rehearsals", "Harriers and Hare-Hinting", "Their Popularity in Ireland", "The Duke of Connaught in the field", "Cubs and Cubbing", "Gaps in...
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This vintage book, first published in 1879, contains a timeless guide to hunting. Based on the author's extensive experience hunting a variety of animals in many countries, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern hunting enthusiasts, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.
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This vintage book, first published in 1910, contains an extensive historical account of a notable English hunting pack from 1876-1907. With detailed descriptions of hunts and information on important figures, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of English hunting, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "1876-1877", "1877-1878", "1878-1879", "1879-1880", "1880-1881", "1881-1882", "1882-1883",...
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For hunters, listening to the accounts of kindred spirits recalling the drama and action that go with good days afield ranks among life's most pleasurable activities. This newly updated volume-with an introduction by editor Stephen J. Bodio-contains some of the best hunting tales ever written, stories that sweep from charging elephants in the African bush to mountain goats in the mountain crags of the Rockies, from the gallant bird dogs of the Southern...
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This vintage book contains anecdotes and reminiscences of the author's varied sporting experiences on land and water from across the globe. From English horse racing to French cockfighting, this volume contains many accounts and anecdotes that will appeal to the modern sportsman, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of such literature. Contents include: "A Good Sportsman", "Steeplechasing", "The Connemara Cup", "Democrat", "Racing Thrills",...
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This vintage book contains a collection of humorous stories of the field and racecourse, anecdotes of the stable and kennel, and numerous practical notes on shooting and fishing. Entertaining and insightful, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in country pursuits, and would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "The Influence of Field Sports on Character", "Old-Fashioned Angling", "Partridge Day's it...
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This vintage book contains a wonderful collection of useful fishing tips and instructions, authentic anecdotes, and Chalmer's classic fishing poetry. "A Fisherman's Angles" is recommended for those with a practical interest in angling, and it would make for a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys fishing. Contents include: "A Fisherman's Angles," "On Little Fish Being Sweet," "McNair," "The Char," "The Knights in Scales," "The Limit," "A Young Man's...
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This book contains a collection of vintage articles on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor sports. These authentic accounts of real sporting experiences are both entertaining and informative, and are highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in rural sports.
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This book contains a classic guide to hunting, with information on how, when, and where to hunt. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage hunting literature. Contents include: "General", "Ad Infinitum", "Personal", "A Word to Landholders", "A Word Picture for Americans to Copy", "A Word as to Gossip", "As to the Huntsman", "Hunting...
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This vintage book contains a collection of fascinating articles on the subject of hunting. They cover a variety of interesting subjects ranging from economics and agriculture to ethics and cruelty, and are highly recommended for modern huntsmen and those with an interest in the sport. Contents include: "The Cruelty of Sport", "Shooting", "Hare-Hunting and Otter-Hunting", "Spurious Sports", "The Ethics of Sport", "Sport and Agriculture", "Pheasant...
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This vintage book, originally published in 1920, contains a comprehensive guide to fox hunting on the Lakeland Fells in the Lake District, England. With detailed descriptions of the countryside and a wealth of useful information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern sportsmen and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage sporting literature of those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting. Contents...
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