The Master of Game Edward of Norwich. Edited by William A. and F.
N. Baillie-Grohman. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt "Of exceptional
interest for the light shed on the ethos, style, and tastes of the
secular aristocracy of the later Middle Ages. . . . A real boon to
the historian. . . . For those of us who still admire and cherish
the huntsman's now threatened world, "The Master of Game" has a
particular appeal."--"London Review of Books" "The Master of Game"
is the oldest and most important work on the chase in the English
language. Based primarily on Gaston de Foix's "Livre de chasse,"
originally composed in 1387, "The Master of Game" was written by
Edward of Norwich at his leisure between 1406 and 1413, mostly
while being held prisoner for having treasonous designs against his
cousin, Henry IV. While much of the book is almost an exact
translation of de Foix, Edward added five chapters of his own to
form the major source for our knowledge of the medieval hunt. The
book begins with a description of the nature of popular quarry,
such as the hare, deer, and badger, including their behavior,
characteristics, and even smells, and then moves to a discussion of
various hunting dog breeds and how to train them. The medieval
chase was a ritual event, so the book continues with an explanation
of the various rules and techniques for a successful hunt,
including how food was to be distributed among the hunters, the
support persons, and the dogs. Weapons and traps of choice are also
described, as well as the different horn calls used for
communication. "The Master of Game" is a unique text for
naturalists, hunters, and persons interested in social history.
Although hunting is nowadays far removed from most people's
experience, it was of major interest in the time of Edward of
Norwich for ritual, sport, and, of course, food. Some knowledge of
the chase was essential for all persons of medieval times. This
edition, the first paperback ever of the original version edited in
1909, includes a hearty foreword by Theodore Roosevelt, who adds
some important contextual information about the chase and draws on
his own vast hunting experience. A delight to read, even for those
who are not keen on the sport, "The Master of Game" has, as one
review exclaimed," all Chaucer's freshness, love of the open sky
and fragrant woodland." Edward of Norwich, Second Duke of York
(1373?-1415) was cousin of King Richard II and became a supporter
of the House of Lancaster in 1399. He was killed at the Battle of
Agincourt. William A. Baillie-Grohman (1851-1921) was an outdoor
writer, adventurer, and explorer who spent much of his life
developing business interests in British Columbia, Canada. Florence
Nickalls Baillie-Grohman was often his collaborator. Theodore
Roosevelt (1858-1919), the twenty-sixth President of the United
States, was an avid outdoorsman and wrote extensively about the
wilderness and big-game hunting. 2005 360 pages 5 x 7 1/2 24 illus.
ISBN 978-0-8122-1937-1 Paper $22.50s 15.00 ISBN 978-0-8122-0096-6
Ebook $22.5s 15.00 World Rights History Short copy: This first
paperback edition ever of the oldest English book on hunting
includes a hearty introduction by Theodore Roosevelt.
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