POACHERS' TALES. By John Humphreys. Illustrations by John Paley.
(1991) later reprint. 4to (200 x 270mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w illustrations by John Paley. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
"In this unique and beautifully illustrated book John Humphreys takes a closer look at the world of the old poachers, and presents a variety of colourful yarns of their activities in bygone days. The long-netters, hare snarers, fish snatchers and night shooters ......conflict with their arch enemies, the gamekeepers". Chapters include: Beware old velveteens; 'A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles'; King of the Norfolk Poachers; Bloody affray; The silent dog; The snare of the fowler; Kenzie; Burning the water; 'Small beast in hodden grey'; Longtails; Puss in the corn; Poor man's pottage; The last word; epilogue; Bibliography.
"In this unique and beautifully illustrated book John Humphreys takes a closer look at the world of the old poachers, and presents a variety of colourful yarns of their activities in bygone days. The long-netters, hare snarers, fish snatchers and night shooters ......conflict with their arch enemies, the gamekeepers". Chapters include: Beware old velveteens; 'A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles'; King of the Norfolk Poachers; Bloody affray; The silent dog; The snare of the fowler; Kenzie; Burning the water; 'Small beast in hodden grey'; Longtails; Puss in the corn; Poor man's pottage; The last word; epilogue; Bibliography.
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Book Code
19127
Author | Humphreys (John). (1939-2012). |
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Book Code | 19127 |
ISBN | 0715399187 / 0715399187. |
Book Description | Minor faults but good-plus in used dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1991 |
Publisher | David and Charles. |
Place | Newton Abbot, Devon. |