THE SHOT GUN. By T.D.S. Purdey and Capt. J.A. Purdey. The Sportman's Library. Volume XX.
(1936) 1938 reprint. Small 8vo (127 x 189mm). Ppx,241,ad. B/w photographs and illustrations. Blind-stamped border to green cloth, spine titled in gilt.
"Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned".
"Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned".
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Book Code
40308
| Author | Purdey (Thomas Donald Stuart) and Purdey (James Alexander). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 40308 |
| ISBN | B00E7TD7SM. |
| Book Description | Cloth rather marked and faded, front hinge cracked, end-paper removed, browning to edges. Reading copy, lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1938 |
| Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
| Place | London. |