SHOOTING AND SPORT IN ENGLAND: PAST AND PRESENT. By Colonel E.C.C. Hartopp. This entertaining but little known book was first published in London in 1894 as "Sport in England." It is a fascinating historical record of the shooting field in late 19th century England. Read Country Books has now re-published it in its entirety, as part of their "History of Shooting" series, using the original text and retaining the many illustrations. The Eton educated author was a "man of means," but was equally at home when working his ferrets, assisting a keeper with his many tasks, or taking numerous high birds on exclusive sporting estates. Thirty concise chapters illustrate the author's experiences of the above, and also include many jottings and valuable hints on related subjects: The Young English Sportsman. - Poaching of Paired Birds. - The Egg Season and its Enemies. - Landlord and Tenant Rights. - Crop Cutting. - Grouse, Partridge and "Longtails," Past and Present. - Covert Shooting. - Good Shots and Others. - Funny Facts in Sport. - Ferrets and their Management. - Trapping, Netting, and Snaring. - Poaching, and How it is Done. - Small Days and Pot Hunting. - Turning Down Live Bought Pheasants. - How and Where Rabbit Farming Can Pay. - The Gamekeeper and his Duties. - Guns and Gunmakers. - The Quarry. - Vermin. - Recipes for Diseases in Dogs. - Retrievers of the Present Day. Etc. This book will prove of immense interest to all who derive their pleasure and/or profit from the field sports of today's England. The book is a quality production in a soft, pictorial cover format. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are reprinting these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions. These editions are republished using the original text and artwork.Keywords: 19th Century England Sport England Landlord And Tenant Rights Landlord And Tenant Birds Shooting Sport Concise Chapters Country Books Man Of Means Eton Poaching Ferrets Grouse Partridge Covert Sportsman Colonel Enemies

Finally--a book that explains everything the average hunter should know about buying and using modern optics!

SOMETHING ABOUT GUNS AND SHOOTING By "PURPLE HEATHER" This commendable shooting title was first published in London in 1891, and is now a highly prized item in the libraries of many shooting men. It is always much sought after and has become increasingly expensive in its first edition. Read Country Books has now re-published it in its entirety, as part of their "History of Shooting" series, using the original text and retaining the many illustrated gun, cartridge, and equipment makers' advertisements. "Purple Heather" learnt the rudiments of shooting in the days when breech-loaders were unknown and hammerless ejectors unthought of. His name and his shooting articles were familiar to readers of many sporting journals of the day. In this, his first book, he delves carefully into the science and technicalities of a subject he has so much at heart. The book's 188 pages are divided into thirteen chapters including: Judging Distance - A "Joe Manton" - Flint and Steel Percussion Guns. - Trials of Muzzle Loaders. - Fashion in Game Guns, and their Loads. - Trials of Breech Loaders. - The Advantages of Good Guns. - Correct Fit of Guns -"Cast Off." - Suitable Game Guns. - Chokes and Cylinders. - Shot and Powder. - Shooting Trials Results and Loading Tables. - Plus the author's entertaining notes on his own shooting experiences. Each chapter contains a large fund of useful information to votaries of the gun, and the whole is written in an attractive style. This new edition has been produced to the highest standards in an attractive soft cover format. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are reprinting these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions. These editions are republished using the original text and artwork.

Ole Club Foot was born with a deformity in one foot, so running away from trouble was not an option. He learned different and better ways to survive. He grew a huge body and a world class rack. He became king of his domain. Hunters were saying that he was one of those unkillable bucks. Bruce Turner learned as a young hunter how to use all his senses to a high degree to make him a hunter above everyone else. It was said that he could track down anything and kill any buck he went after, but it will take all of Bruce's skills and knowledge to kill a buck as wise as Ole Club Foot. Bruce was at home in the woods where he never expected to find a beautiful girl in the woods with his same interest, but when he saves her life, she misunderstands and turns away from him. Would he ever get a chance to win her back? Bruce, the girl, and Ole Club Foots lives get intertwined and reach an exciting climax that you don't want to miss. Pat Jordan, the author of Ole Club Foot, has spent 45 years chasing whitetails in Northern Michigan. A lot of the material he writes about in this book was taken from personal experience or from those he's hunted with.

Originally published in the early 1900s. The author was Master of the Biggleswade Harriers who followed hounds for over eighty years. He was a successful breeder of hounds and also hunted the fox and deer throughout England. This book is compiled from notes he made during his lifetime. The illustrated contents include: Early Memories - The Coaching Days - Hare Hunting - Fox Hunting - Making a Pack - Deer Hunting - A Great Run - Handing over the Horn - Shooting and Fishing - Old Friends. Many of the earliest hunting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Northern Pike is the first complete book to cover all aspects of this exciting sport fish--
and all methods of fishing for it. Ryan begins by examining the habits, habitat, and life cycles of pike as they vary from winter through early spring, summer, and fall. He also thoroughly explores every successful pike-fishing technique, including fishing with bait, lures, and flies--and there is a special chapter on ice fishing. Northern Pike not only gives detailed information on how to catch this fish at every time of year, but also gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of equipment. Ryan traces the history of pike fishing--showing how the fishing methods that were popular in the past have evolved into the techniques used today. This book is filled with entertaining anecdotes about the author's lifetime of fishing, over eighty illustrations, and a color insert. It is the perfect companion for all anglers of this highly sought-after North American sport fish.

The landmark book provides a clear understanding of the ways in which landed society functioned, and of the assumptions that governed it. The work emphasizes the strength of older pre-industrial assumptions and relationships, as it moves through the railway age, concluding with the Great Depression of Agriculture when hunting changed irrevocably. In the years between the mid-18th century and the British agricultural depression of the 1880s fox-hunting assumed a key cultural role. It was transformed from the private, informal recreation of a few country squires to a highly organised, extremely influential public institution. It never ceased to be viewed as a sport - paradoxically, both of the aristocracy and of the people - and it took on a significance out of all proportion to its role as a mere sport. Hunting and the chase became, in the influential words both of hunting and non-hunting people, a full, legitimate feature of rural society, one which could affect the lives of everyone in the society.

What are the secrets most fishermen miss right under their noses, which if they only knew, would instantly improve their chances of becoming the "lucky" 20% who catch all the fish, the fortunate few who know how to turn their dreams into reality? FISH ON! (SECRETS OF THE SNOOK WHISPERER) is more than a fishing guide-book, it is a guide to living, to catching big fish and landing bigger dreams. Fish On, tells the story of how author and columnist, Sloane Golden, was taken under the wing of a master fisherman from Key West--"The Snook Whisperer," and of the life-changing lessons learned... "Sloane Golden...in his book, Fish On, shows the fisherman how to dream big and catch big fish. But the book is about more than fishing, however; it's about the test of character, something every winner must have." -Foreward, Coach John Tortorella, Stanley Cup winner and Head Coach, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Join the author David Adam Atwell on his adventures high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia as he hikes, camps, and learns to shoot, fish, and hunt. Laugh at his family's antics and hold your breath in anticipation of success or defeat. Visit a hunting cabin, get lost in the woods, go fishing up Cripple Creek, and learn to make moonshine. Journey on a safari across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe and back again while experiencing a field training exercise with the U.S. Army and hiking the German and Austrian Alps. Suffer through a blizzard in June and climb the highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze Don't be afraid to get wet while canoeing down Bull Run through the Manassas Battlefield or sailing on the Potomac River. Set some crab pots to catch Blue Crabs from the Chesapeake Bay and take a trip out west with Lewis and Clark to learn about celestial and land navigation. Appalachian Safari - A Virginia Mountain Man's Wild Stories has an adventure for everyone; whether you're interested in a simple summer hike along the New River, trout fishing, or a winter big game buffalo hunt in North Dakota.