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
61932
| Author | Purdey (Thomas Donald Stuart) and Purdey (James Alexander). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 61932 |
| ISBN | B00E7TD7SM. |
| Book Description | Slight lean to spine, stains to cloth, foxing to end-papers and edges. Good-plus, lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1938 |
| Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
| Place | London. |