THE LANGUAGE OF SPORT. By C.E. Hare.
1939 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxvi,192. B/w illustrations from old engravings. Green cloth, upper board titled in yellow, spine titled in gilt.
An excellent reference to the ancient terms of venery, group names for birds and animals, and the language of natural history and field sports. Chapters include: Beasts of venery, chase and warren; 'All manner of dere'; The wild boar, the bear and the wolf; Foxhunting, beagling and otter hunting; Shooting; Fishing; Hawking; Vermin; General terms; Hunting cries and music; Fottprints; Animals retiring to rest; The dislodgment of animals; Ordure or excrement; Tails of animals; Cries of animals; The mating of naimals; Breaking and dressing; The colours and descriptions of horses. Group terms: Birds; animals; Fishes and insects. Bibliography: The authorities; 'The Book of St. Albans'; A digression; some Dutch terms; Pet names.
An excellent reference to the ancient terms of venery, group names for birds and animals, and the language of natural history and field sports. Chapters include: Beasts of venery, chase and warren; 'All manner of dere'; The wild boar, the bear and the wolf; Foxhunting, beagling and otter hunting; Shooting; Fishing; Hawking; Vermin; General terms; Hunting cries and music; Fottprints; Animals retiring to rest; The dislodgment of animals; Ordure or excrement; Tails of animals; Cries of animals; The mating of naimals; Breaking and dressing; The colours and descriptions of horses. Group terms: Birds; animals; Fishes and insects. Bibliography: The authorities; 'The Book of St. Albans'; A digression; some Dutch terms; Pet names.
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30992
| Author | Hare (Charles Elam). (1893-1950). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 30992 |
| ISBN | B001AW006Q. |
| Book Description | Owner's name to front end-paper, slight browning. Good-plus in dust-wrapper slightly chipped at top of spine. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1939 |
| Publisher | Country Life. |
| Place | London. |