LETTERS TO YOUNG SHOOTERS (SECOND SERIES): On the production, preservation and killing of game, with directions in shooting woodpigeons and breaking in retrievers. By Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, Bart.
(1892) 1894 new edition. 8vo (138 x 197mm). Ppxiii,544. B/w illustrations, blank memoranda tables. Green cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.
Chapters include: Pheasant rearing (seven chapters; Advice in selecting an estate for game preservation, with details of the cost of rearing pheasants; Pheasant shooting (three chapters); Partridge shooting (three chapters) with notes on preserving the birds; Grouse shooting (eight chapters); Ground game shooting - rabbits, hares (three chapters); Woodpigeon shooting (three chapters); Notes on breaking dogs for the guns; Retrievers, their selection and behaviour; How to train a retriever in eight lessons;concluding remarks on working young retrievers.
Chapters include: Pheasant rearing (seven chapters; Advice in selecting an estate for game preservation, with details of the cost of rearing pheasants; Pheasant shooting (three chapters); Partridge shooting (three chapters) with notes on preserving the birds; Grouse shooting (eight chapters); Ground game shooting - rabbits, hares (three chapters); Woodpigeon shooting (three chapters); Notes on breaking dogs for the guns; Retrievers, their selection and behaviour; How to train a retriever in eight lessons;concluding remarks on working young retrievers.
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Book Code
7363
| Author | Payne-Gallwey (Ralph Frankland-). (1848-1916). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 7363 |
| ISBN | B00FY4DA40. |
| Book Description | Head of spine slightly frayed, slight wear to cloth, hinges tender, possible names to preliminaries. Good working copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1894 |
| Publisher | Longman, Green and Co. |
| Place | London. |