TALES OF THE OLD COUNTRYMEN. By Brian P. Martin.

TALES OF THE OLD COUNTRYMEN. By Brian P. Martin.

TALES OF THE OLD GAMEKEEPERS. By Brian P. Martin.

TALES OF THE OLD GAMEKEEPERS. By Brian P. Martin.

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.
£12.00
Availability: In stock
Book Code
19127
More Information
Author Humphreys (John). (1939-2012).
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.