POACHERS' TALES. By John Humphreys. Illustrations by John Paley.

1991 1st edition. 4to (200 x 270mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w illustrations by John Paley, buff end-papers. 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.