WOODCHUCKS AND WOODCHUCK RIFLES. By C.S. Landis.

(1951) 1988 new edition. 8vo (160 x 234mm). Ppviii,402. B/w photographs and illustrations, patterned end-papers. Quarter-bound in brown faux leather over teal cloth, small gilt wolf motif to upper board, four raised bands and gilt titles to spine, all edges gilt, silk marker ribbon. Edition limited to 1500 copies.

A complete guide to woodchucks, techniques of hunting and the guns and rifles used to do so. This Wolfe Classic Library edition was limited to 1500 numbered copies. Chapters include:- The woodchuck; Selection of a rifle; Sights and scopes; Woodchuck hunting in Ontario; .170 Landis Woodsman; Long range use of 25-grain bullet in .170 Woodsman and .219 Wasp; Experiments by Charles E. Traveis, Jr; Experiments by Eric Farr; Chuck shooting in New Jersey with James M. Smith; Phil Wismer discusses cartridges and loads; Ramsey cartridge - Sisk Express bullet - Johnson rifle; .170 caliber woodchuck cartridges and rifles; Experiements of Harold C. Wood; Cartridge comparisons by Millard M. Wood; Woodchuck hunting across America with Parker O. Ackley; Vernor Gipson products; Steve Gallt's small caliber cartridges; Notes from Frank Wallace; Hooper, Risley work; Gunsmiths and chuck rifles; Working at home. Appendices include:- Manufacturers and suppliers of chuck hunting equipment; Additional material on woodchucks in Canada; Ode to "Chuck Huntin' " by D.M. Moroughan.