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This edition of George Turbervile's Noble Arte of Venerie or Hunting has been reprinted from the Bodleian copy of the black letter edition of 1576. The illustrated contents describe the nature and hunting with hounds of The Bucke - The Rayndeare - The Rowe - The Wild Goate - The Wild Bore - The Hare - The Conie - The Foxe - The Badgerd - The Marterne and Wildcat - The Otter - The Wolfe - The Beare. Also included are chapters on Hounds - Terms of Venerie - Coursing with Greyhounds etc. 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 many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Newly Corrected With Additions And Set Out By George Turbervile, Gentleman, Anno Domini 1567.

Newly Corrected With Additions And Set Out By George Turbervile, Gentleman, Anno Domini 1567.