MORE TALES OF THE OLD POACHERS. By John Humphreys. Illustrations by John Paley.
(1995) later reprint. 4to (198 x 270mm). Pp184. Colour and b/w illustrations by John Paley, pictorial end-papers. Burgundy boards.
A fascinating collection of "yarns taken from old chronicles and the reminiscences of keepers and poachers... Here are old tricks and dodges to fool the keeper, bloody affrays... netting raids, trip wires, alarm guns, flights from justice and derring do. Some of the old poachers were best given a wide berth, such as the fearful Bill Hammerton ...transported to the colonies for almost killing keeper Johnson, or the murderous Mac Currochie of Sutherland who was buried in the church wall rather than on hallowed ground. ...A catalogue of rogues, rascals, thugs, mouchers [and even] ragged gentlemen."
A fascinating collection of "yarns taken from old chronicles and the reminiscences of keepers and poachers... Here are old tricks and dodges to fool the keeper, bloody affrays... netting raids, trip wires, alarm guns, flights from justice and derring do. Some of the old poachers were best given a wide berth, such as the fearful Bill Hammerton ...transported to the colonies for almost killing keeper Johnson, or the murderous Mac Currochie of Sutherland who was buried in the church wall rather than on hallowed ground. ...A catalogue of rogues, rascals, thugs, mouchers [and even] ragged gentlemen."
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29205
| Author | Humphreys (John). (1939-2012). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 29205 |
| ISBN | 0715301853 / 0715301853. |
| Book Description | Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1995 |
| Publisher | David and Charles. |
| Place | Newton Abbot, Devon. |