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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting > Hunting or shooting animals & game
Four Years In the Rockies tells the story of Isaac P. Rose, who
went from greenhorn to legendary trapper at the height of the
fur-trade in the 1830s. His narrative features a who's who of early
American West figures like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson and Nathaniel
Wyeth, and features many memorable sequences such as the trader's
rendezvous, fights with Native Americans and countless details not
in mainstream history books - for example, how Kit Carson found his
wife.
The Still Hunter is a classic guide to hunting deer in rugged
terrain - dating to the late-19th century, many of this book's
lessons remain valuable, relevant and highly useful to this day. A
book long appreciated by hunting enthusiasts all over the world,
The Still Hunter was the first book of its kind: offering detailed
guidance and step-by-step instruction in a manner both lucid and
demonstrative, at the time it appeared in 1882 deer hunting was a
practice shrouded in mystique. Theodore Van Dyke was a hunter of
long experience; his words are straightforward, with the
practicalities of killing game given without embellishment. We are
told in detail how to spot deer and track them through the
wilderness. The methods deer use to blend into, and hide among,
foliage and scenery are detailed, as are their typical movements
through the rugged terrain they typically populate. Van Dyke tells
of how to effectively pursue deer, and how stealth is crucial
particularly as the hunter prepares to take a shot.
Always be prepared: essential tips and tricks for keeping safe in
the outdoors with Survive. Whether you're going for a leisurely
hike or setting off into the wilderness, there is nothing more
important than being properly prepared. Being knowledgeable about
survival techniques can be the difference between having fun
outside and an emergency rescue. Survive provides essential tips
and tricks for anyone who spends time outdoors so that they will
know how to recognize potential emergencies, apply basic first aid,
build fires and shelter, identify poisonous plants, and more--all
in the name of being able to survive in any conditions should an
emergency arrive. From fishers and hunters to hikers and cyclists,
this guide is perfect for anyone in your life who enjoys the great
outdoors so they can keep the time they spend in nature fun by
staying safe!
It’s 2008 and the height of Zimbabwe’s economic demise. A group of passengers is huddled in a Toyota Quantum about to embark on a treacherous expedition to the City of Gold.
They have paid a high price for the dangerous passage to what they believe is a better life; an escape from the vicious vagaries of their present life in Bulawayo. In their minds, the streets of Johannesburg are paved with gold but they will have to dig deep to get close to any gold, dirtying themselves in the process. Told with brave honesty and bold description, the stories of the individual immigrants are simultaneously heart-breaking and heart-warming.
‘This book is a page-turning tale of struggle and triumph.’ – Sunday World
In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last
Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland's
mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest
months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness
to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in
search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers,
pine martens, mountain hares and otters. In the midst of the fierce
weather, John's travels reveal a habitat in crisis, and many of
these wild creatures prove elusive as they cling on to life in the
challenging Highland landscape. As John heads deeper into the
winter, he notices the land fighting back with signs of
regeneration. He finds lost bothies, old friendships and innovative
rewilding projects, and - as Covid locks down the nation - reflects
on what the outdoors means to hillwalkers, naturalists and the folk
who make their home in the Highlands. Wild Winter is a reminder of
the wonder of nature and the importance of caring for our
environment. In his winter journey through the mountains and
bothies of the Highlands, John finds adventure, humour and a deep
sense of connection with this wild land.
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