GUNDOG SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. By Wilson Stephens.
1982 1st edition. 8vo (138 x 222mm). Pp224. B/w sketches by Mary Beattie Scott. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.
One of the most sought-after gundog books. An intelligent look at the mind, behaviour and training of gundogs. Chapters include: In Human Terms: Instead of speech; Sensory and extra-sensory; By voice alone; Eye to eye; Hands and handling; By noise and tongue. Within the Dog: The canine mind; The birthrights; Tracing the inheritance; The paradox of speed; Workings of memory. In Practice: forms of restraint; The whistler and his dog; Nosies off; Game and gun; Guided missiles; Crime and punishment; Wind and limb; Rest and recreation; Full circle.
One of the most sought-after gundog books. An intelligent look at the mind, behaviour and training of gundogs. Chapters include: In Human Terms: Instead of speech; Sensory and extra-sensory; By voice alone; Eye to eye; Hands and handling; By noise and tongue. Within the Dog: The canine mind; The birthrights; Tracing the inheritance; The paradox of speed; Workings of memory. In Practice: forms of restraint; The whistler and his dog; Nosies off; Game and gun; Guided missiles; Crime and punishment; Wind and limb; Rest and recreation; Full circle.
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Book Code
28229
| Author | Stephens (Wilson). (Christopher Wilson Treeve Stephens). (1912-2012). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 28229 |
| ISBN | 0720714079 / 0720714079. |
| Book Description | Slightly tanned but a very good copy in price-clipped spine-faded and used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1982 |
| Publisher | Pelham Books. |
| Place | London. |