PIGEON SHOOTING. By Richard Arnold.
(1956) 1979 new edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp146. B/w photographs and illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
An updated and extensively revised edition of Arnold's popular book. "Certainly the best introduction in the subject which I have yet come across. Whether ever before a whole volume has been devoted to the art I do not know; but I am tolerably certain that it can never have been treated either so comprehensively or with such obviously extensive knowledge", The Field. Still well-thought of today. Chapters include: Introduction; Know your bird; The gun and cartridge; Powder and shot; Hides and blinds; Decoys; Pigeon shooting; Rock-dove shooting; Where to shoot?; Sporting days; Pigeon pie.
An updated and extensively revised edition of Arnold's popular book. "Certainly the best introduction in the subject which I have yet come across. Whether ever before a whole volume has been devoted to the art I do not know; but I am tolerably certain that it can never have been treated either so comprehensively or with such obviously extensive knowledge", The Field. Still well-thought of today. Chapters include: Introduction; Know your bird; The gun and cartridge; Powder and shot; Hides and blinds; Decoys; Pigeon shooting; Rock-dove shooting; Where to shoot?; Sporting days; Pigeon pie.
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Book Code
17123
| Author | Arnold (Richard). (b. 1912). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 17123 |
| ISBN | 0718212290 / 0718212290. |
| Book Description | Title page excised. Bumps and spotting. Good only in dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1979 |
| Publisher | Kaye and Ward. |
| Place | London. |