RATTING AND RABBITING FOR AMATEUR GAMEKEEPERS. By Guy N. Smith.
(1979) 1985 2nd edition. 8vo (138 x 222mm). Ppxvi,172. B/w photographs, illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
Guy N. Smith discusses the the history of ratting and rabbiting, both historically and from the practical point of a view of a contemporary gamekeeper. Chapters include: The quarry; Traps and trapping; Snaring and ferreting; Poison; Other methods of rat control; Intensive rat warfare; Rabbiting for a living; Ferreting; Teamwork and driven rabbits; Poaching; Gamekeepers of yesterday and today; Gamekeepers on the small shoot; Pigeons, and other ways to supplement an income. This second edition contains extra illustrations.
Guy N. Smith discusses the the history of ratting and rabbiting, both historically and from the practical point of a view of a contemporary gamekeeper. Chapters include: The quarry; Traps and trapping; Snaring and ferreting; Poison; Other methods of rat control; Intensive rat warfare; Rabbiting for a living; Ferreting; Teamwork and driven rabbits; Poaching; Gamekeepers of yesterday and today; Gamekeepers on the small shoot; Pigeons, and other ways to supplement an income. This second edition contains extra illustrations.
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4896
| Author | Smith (Guy Newman). (1939-2020). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 4896 |
| ISBN | 0947647414 / 0947647414. |
| Book Description | Slight spotting to edges but very good. Dust-wrapper chipped with loss. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1985 |
| Publisher | Nimrod Book Services. |
| Place | Liss, Hants. |