GAZEHOUNDS AND COURSING: THE HISTORY, ART AND SPORT OF HUNTING WITH SIGHTHOUNDS. By M.H. Dutch Salmon.

(1977) 1999 revised 2nd edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxii,274. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Yellow pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper.

A comprehensive look at American coursing, for cottontails, jackrabbits, fox and coyote. Chapters include: Introducing coursing and the hounds; Coursing history - hound essentials; The hounds; The quarry; In the field - on the course; Evaluating the sighthound breeds in the field; The scenthound / sighthound combination hunt; Selection and training; Breeding; Some special coursing events; Hound care; Coursing as a sport. Appendices include: Pelts and meat; The Desert Hare Classic; Back to the future; Bibliography.