WHERE TO FISH (THE ANGLER'S DIARY): The

WHERE TO FISH (THE ANGLER'S DIARY): The "Field" Guide To The Rivers And Lakes Of The World. Edited by H.T. Sheringham. 1928 56th edition.

WE WERE FALCONERS II. By Paul K. Beecroft and David Horobin.

WE WERE FALCONERS II. By Paul K. Beecroft and David Horobin.

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.
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Book Code
2431
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Author Hare (Charles Elam). (1893-1950).
Book Code 2431
ISBN B001AW006Q.
Book Description Slight browning but very good in slightly used unclipped dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1939
Publisher Country Life.
Place London.