THE ART OF WING SHOOTING: A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE USE OF THE SHOT-GUN... By William Bruce Leffingwell.

1895 1st edition. Small 8vo (136 x 200mm). Pp192. B/w photographs and illustrations, advertisements. Red cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

Full title: "The Art of Wing Shooting. A practical treatise on the use of the shot-gun. Illustrating, by sketches and easy reading, How to Become an Expert Shot. A complete expose of the scientific use of the shot-gun; also treating of the habits and resorts of game birds and water fowl, and how to become a proficient inanimate target shot. By William Bruce Leffingwell". Chapters include:- First lessons in shooting; The first projectiles thrown; The selection of a gun; Cylinder, modified choke, full choke; Guns for pigeon shooting; The care of guns; Speed of birds; Distance; Velocity of shot; Binocular shooting; Where to aim, and why; Position in the field; Women as shooters; Prominent shooters; Pigeon shooting; Inanimate target shooting; How black and nitro powders are made; To make a load scatter.