Hunting
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An Angler's Hour
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Scenes of Wonder and Curiosity in California
The Shelf2Life Mountaineering Collection provides a unique glimpse into the history and evolution of mountaineering through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From historical maps, first-hand accounts of early summits, descriptions of peaks and wilderness areas to detailed mountaineering proofs, enthusiasts can now experience the thrill of the greatest peaks as they were in the early part of the century. Further, in-depth discussions of traditional equipment, technique and routes are a fascinating study in the evolution of the sport. Given the recent explosion of interest in mountaineering, these books are an excellent opportunity to revisit the roots and origins of the sport: they offer a valuable historical perspective as well as important information about the landscape and geography of the past.
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures
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Falconry in the Valley of the Indus
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The Wilderness of the Upper Yukon
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Wild Sports in the far West
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Falconry in the Valley of the Indus
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Flotilla
Flotilla is a book to relax with, a sparkling summer beach read, a riotous winter's piece of escapism. You don't need no be a sailing buff - even some of the crews confuse the pointy end with the blunt bid at the back - to find your shrouds shaking at the misadventures of the motley crews in their hired yachts taking a fortnight's holiday at the Ionian Sea. Take a holiday yourself with Flotilla, a gripping saga of the sea with a sagging grip on the basics of sailing.
The Complete Angler
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The Compleat Angler or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation
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Wild Beasts and Their Ways
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The Ascent of the Matterhorn
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Wild Beasts and Their Ways
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A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa
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The Wilderness of the Upper Yukon
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Wild Sports in the far West
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The Compleat Angler or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation
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Hunting Trips of a Ranchman
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Three in Norway by Two of Them [James A. Lees and Walter J. Clutterbuck]
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A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa
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Three in Norway by Two of Them [James A. Lees and Walter J. Clutterbuck]
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The Ascent of the Matterhorn
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The Complete Angler
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Scuba Dive Logbook
Our funny Scuba Dive Logbook is a cool gift for men and women! Surprise your favorite diver with this clear and easy to use dive log book with the infos you really need. Perfect traveler mini size 6x9" to carry everywhere.This Logbook created help you keep detailed record of: - Date- Dive Number- Country- Conditions- Location- Visibility- Weight- Current- Dive Data- Verification- My NotesPreview the interior by clicking the look inside feature or if you're on mobile you can check the back cover image. Get your Copy Today! Features Scuba Dive LogBook: ⚬ 200 pages ⚬ Glossy Cover with Elegant and Modern Cover Design ⚬ Interior: Good Quality White Paper ⚬ Size 6 x 9 inches
Sports and Society in the Middle East
A set of studies looking at the history, politics, and sociology of sports in the Arab world The sociology of sports in the Middle East has been neglected compared to other world regions. This volume aspires to encourage a greater focus on this topic. Here are assembled papers that discuss various aspects of this subject. As it happens all deal with football (soccer) largely in Egypt but including other Middle Eastern countries. Some are historically or politically oriented while others take a more sociological approach. Papers deal with the relation between organized sports and fans, with the special place of youngsters and women in sports, or with the role of sports in a more general understanding of culture and society as indicators of modernization and other facets of social change. Sportive competitions arouse keen passions around such issues as gender, class, and nationality, while they raise questions about leadership on and off the field, and about the economic impact of the games. The topic needs more research. Contributors: Deena Abdelmonem Zeinab Abul-MagdYasmine AhmedSandrine GamblinEllis GoldbergNicholas S. HopkinsClement M. HenryHans Christian Korsholm NielsenDina Makram-EbeidDavid Sims
Scuba LogBook
Our funny Scuba Dive Logbook is a cool gift for men and women! Surprise your favorite diver with this clear and easy to use dive log book with the infos you really need. Perfect traveler mini size 6x9" to carry everywhere.This Logbook created help you keep detailed record of: - Date- Dive Number- Country- Conditions- Location- Visibility- Weight- Current- Dive Data- Verification- My NotesPreview the interior by clicking the look inside feature or if you're on mobile you can check the back cover image. Get your Copy Today! Features Scuba Dive LogBook: ⚬ 50 pages ⚬ Glossy Cover with Elegant and Modern Cover Design ⚬ Interior: Good Quality White Paper ⚬ Size 6 x 9 inches
First Elevens
This is the story of how international football began, culminating in the Scotland v England match of 30 November 1872.That match had its origins in 1870, when two teams of English and Scots footballers kicked a ball about for 90 minutes in the outfield of a London cricket ground. They were cheered on by 'an assemblage of spectators such as is rarely seen', which was about 500 spectators.Over the next two years, international football took the first faltering steps on a journey of passion and emotion that now captivates hundreds of millions of football fans around the world.In this ground-breaking work, football historian Andy Mitchell explains why the pioneers came up with the idea, what challenges they faced, how the rugby and association codes fought for supremacy, and who the key players were. Following exhaustive research, he outlines in detail the events that led to the first internationals, and tells the surprising stories of the men who took part in the early internationals: from convicted killer to Prime Minister's son, the tragic deaths and the outstanding careers.This book shines new light on the birth of international football rivalry, and is a valuable addition to literature on the world's greatest sport.Chapters 1-5 describe the events of the five unofficial internationals between 1870-72, the first rugby international in March 1871, and the first official Scotland v England association football international on 30 November 1872.Chapters 6-8 tell the amazing stories of the football pioneers, their triumphs and disasters, with many photos never before published.The book concludes with an indispensible biographical dictionary of the 75 association football players and 40 rugby players who took part in the matches, including birth and death details, sporting and career highlights, and family background.There is also a timeline, bibliography and index.
A Distillation of Hills
70 years of achievements and failures.This book is based on the author's experiences covering over seventy years of walking and climbing, but it is far more than a mere record. Within its pages you will find joy and sadness, triumph and tragedy recounted against a background of family life with its necessary restraints. It is neither an autobiography nor a travelogue, but you will find here the essence of an enquiring spirit condensed from a lifetime of contemplating what mountains mean to the human condition. Youthful misdemeanours, accidents and mature aspirations (not all were successful) are recounted with equal candour.
Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys
Find the Best Beach in the Keys to Dive#1 New Release in Florida Keys Travel Books and Scuba Travel GuidesThe newest addition to the Reef Smart series, Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys is the #1 guide to finding the best beach in the Keys to dive--from North Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas.An essential guide to exploring the Florida Keys. Whether you're looking to spice up your current dive log book or if you're looking for the perfect adventure gift to give, Reef Smart Guide Florida Keys is it! This guide helps snorkelers, swimmers, and scuba divers in the keys find the best beach in the keys--along with access points and what to expect along the way.Detailed descriptions and maps for your cool new hobby in Florida. With incredible detail, and Reef Smart's 3D rendered illustrations, learn every aspect of over 100 sites. From currents and depths to dangers and suggested routes--even reef guides and common wildlife--everything is planned out--so you can dive without a hitch!In this guide to snorkeling Florida Keys beaches, you'll find: A guide to diving in the Keys with descriptions to over 100 sites3D rendered illustrations to prepare you for each site on your Florida adventureInformation on Florida nature and species, you'll find while snorkeling Florida Keys sitesIf you enjoy diving books like 100 Dives of a Lifetime, Florida Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal, or Reef Smart Guides Bonaire, you'll love Reef Smart Guide Florida Keys.
Lost Ski Areas of New Jersey
This book continues the look into more of New Jersey's old ski areas. Also a review of additional ski/snowboard inventions, prominent skiers and snowboarders who got their start on the slopes, and winter sports organizations.
White Mountains State
This is a down-to-earth, everyman story for anyone with an interest in hiking and mountain climbing. White Mountains State succeeds in highlighting both the trails and challenges of the New Hampshire 48 as well as the deep satisfaction and accomplishment that can result in finishing the list. A dedicated husband and father, and an adventurous friend to his neighbors and college buddies, Keith gives an honest and detailed account of hiking each mountain, either solo or with those he recruits, all while making sure his quest harmonizes with his family life and hiking partnerships. Gentili's book will make you fall in love with the hills, and inspire you to climb your own mountains, whatever they may be.
The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922
The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 tells the story of the 1922 British Mount Everest expedition; the first mountaineering expedition with the express aim of making a successful ascent of Mount Everest. The expedition was planned and financed by the Mount Everest Committee which appointed the ebullient Brigadier General C.G. Bruce to be its leader, who subsequently wrote this compelling account of the expedition.The book also provides us with riveting first-hand accounts of the three attempts on the mountain written by George Leigh-Mallory and Captain George Finch. Marked by tragedy when 7 Nepalese porters were swept to their death in an avalanche, it was also the first expedition that attempted to climb Everest using bottled oxygen, starting a controversy that endures to this day.This new Daredevil Books edition of The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 is published to celebrate the centenary of the first attempt to conquer Everest.With over 40 photographs and illustrations, it features a specially commissioned foreword by Britain's greatest living mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, who knows at first hand the challenges and tragedy associated with this most unforgiving mountain.
Deer Stalking in the Scottish Highlands
The Red Deer is one of the largest deer species and can be found across most of Europe, and in other parts of the world too. The meat of a red deer, venison, is widely used as a food source to the extent that red deer farming now exists. In Scotland, there is a healthy red deer population. Figures vary, but there are estimated to be between 500,000 - 750,000 red deer in Scotland. Although red deer traditionally lived in forests, they have adapted their habitat and behaviour in Scotland as the forests declined. They are now found mostly in glens and on mountains across the Highlands, Islands and Lowlands of Scotland. This vintage book contains accounts of the authors' experiences hunting for deer in the Scottish Highlands, making it highly recommended for those with an interest in historical Scottish hunting. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on deer hunting and stalking.
How to Trap and Snare - A Complete Manual for the Sportsman, Game Preserver and Amateur on the Art of Taking Animals and Birds in Traps, Snares and Ne
This vintage book contains a complete manual for the sportsman, game preserver, gamekeeper, and amateur on the art of taking animals and birds in traps, snares, and nets. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Animal Trapping and Snaring", "The Dorset Trap and Its Varieties", "Humane Traps", "Tools, Etc., For Trapping", "How To Set The Dorset Trap", "Round And Small Steel Traps", "How To Set Round And Small Vermin Traps", "Rabbit Trapping", "Trapping Ground Vermin", "Rats", "Wild Cats", "Poaching Cats and Dogs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on animal trapping and snaring.
Taxidermy - A Complete Guide to the Methods of Collecting, Preparing, Mounting and Displaying Animals
This comprehensive guide to taxidermy comprises eleven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft. Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Market Trophy Hunting; How to Select and Study Fresh Specimens; Birds; Fishes; Small Mammals; Groups of Mammals; Large Mammals; Insects; Reptiles; Making Rugs and Robes. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Road Trip Around America 1996
Henry and Barbara drive in their small Isuzu pick-up truck from Atlanta to Seattle and back. they camp, hike, meet people and experience our country in its beauty and misery.
The World’s Worst Sailor
S.D. "Doc" Regan, writer of maritime and nautical affairs, ineptly taught himself to sail upon his retirement as a professor and university dean. His original dinghy provided ample opportunity to capsize, founder on rocks, end up on the lee shore, and embarrass the alleged scholar in front of large crowds. Despite his scholarly papers and books, Doc sardonically proffers a humorous voyage through his trials and tribulations manning the helm. Described as the "worst sailor still alive to tell the tale", Doc and his dinghy, ZONONA, and his West Wight Potter, GENNY SEA, have plied the lakes, rivers, and ponds of Iowa and Minnesota creating an inundation of laughable experiences. Boat builders and skilled sailors shake their heads and mutter that no one is THAT stupid. Always considered a bit of a class clown, Regan has baffled nuns, teachers, professors, and academia with his humor and self-deprecation. He has regaled many dock-side bars with his hilarity and wit as well as university gatherings. He is often sought as a speaker, especially by military and veteran groups. Doc has written "In Bitter Tempest: the biography of Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher", "Pioneering Spirit: the history of Upper Iowa University", and multitude of naval historical articles ironically because his doctorate and specialty is educational psychology to which he has written two dozen professional papers.
The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922
The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 tells the story of the 1922 British Mount Everest expedition; the first mountaineering expedition with the express aim of making a successful ascent of Mount Everest. The expedition was planned and financed by the Mount Everest Committee which appointed the ebullient Brigadier General C.G. Bruce to be its leader, who subsequently wrote this compelling account of the expedition.The book also provides us with riveting first-hand accounts of the three attempts on the mountain written by George Leigh-Mallory and Captain George Finch. Marked by tragedy when 7 Nepalese porters were swept to their death in an avalanche, it was also the first expedition that attempted to climb Everest using bottled oxygen, starting a controversy that endures to this day.This new Daredevil Books edition of The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 is published to celebrate the centenary of the first attempt to conquer Everest.With over 40 photographs and illustrations, it features a specially commissioned foreword by Britain's greatest living mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, who knows at first hand the challenges and tragedy associated with this most unforgiving mountain.
Home Waters
"Beautiful. ... A lyrical companion to his father's classic, A River Runs through It, chronicling their family's history and bond with Montana's Blackfoot River." --Washington PostA "poetic" and "captivating" (Publishers Weekly) memoir about the power of place to shape generations, Home Waters is John N. Maclean's remarkable chronicle of his family's century-long love affair with Montana's majestic Blackfoot River, the setting for his father's classic novella, A River Runs through It. Maclean returns annually to the simple family cabin that his grandfather built by hand, still in search of the trout of a lifetime. When he hooks it at last, decades of longing promise to be fulfilled, inspiring John, reporter and author, to finally write the story he was born to tell. A book that will resonate with everyone who feels deeply rooted to a landscape, Home Waters is a portrait of a family who claimed a river, from one generation to the next, of how this family came of age in the 20th century and later as they scattered across the country, faced tragedy and success, yet were always drawn back to the waters that bound them together. Here are the true stories behind the beloved characters fictionalized in A River Runs through It, including the Reverend Maclean, the patriarch who introduced the family to fishing; Norman, who balanced a life divided between literature and the tug of the rugged West; and tragic yet luminous Paul (played by Brad Pitt in Robert Redford's film adaptation), whose mysterious death has haunted the family and led John to investigate his uncle's murder and reveal new details in these pages.A universal story about nature, family, and the art of fly fishing, Maclean's memoir beautifully captures the inextricable ways our personal histories are linked to the places we come from--our home waters. Featuring twelve wood engravings by Wesley W. Bates and a map of the Blackfoot River region.
Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides 22 easy-to-follow hikes through all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Explore exquisite vistas, enjoy wildlife in natural settings and explore trails ranging from Grotto Falls to Big Creek to Clingmans Dome.Look Inside to Find: Hikes suited to every abilityKey points along every trailGPS coordinatesDifficulty ratings, distances, and key elevation gains
Cazador de los Llanos, Hunter of the Plains
Man has created an imbalance in nature. It is now up to man to try to correct the imbalance by keeping the numbers of wild animals at a sustainable level.About the AuthorErnest Eichwald is a retired teacher who came from a farming background and was taught respect for nature and how to use our natural resources wisely. He has learned that if man has created imbalance in nature, then it is up to man to correct it.
Sailing by Starlight
Sailing by Starlight is the story of the adventure of a lifetime--in fact, of many lifetimes. In the early 1980s, retired geography professor Marvin Creamer set out to do what hadn't been done for a thousand years--if indeed it had ever been done at all: Marv and his crew boarded a 35' sailboat named Globe Star and set out into the frigid Atlantic, planning to sail around the world without the use of any instruments. There was no sextant aboard. No compass. No chart-plotter. No GPS. No radar. Not even a stopwatch. Creamer wanted to prove to the world that it was possible for ancient mariners to have crossed the largest seas, perhaps even sailed around the world, using only their brains, their experience, their sense, and their courage. In attempting to prove his point, Creamer would push his boat and his crew to the limit--and occasionally beyond.Travel with Creamer as Globe Star sails around the perilous Horn, across the dangerous and tumultuous Tasman Sea, and into an active war zone. Sail around the world with a man who was taken prisoner by an idea, a man obsessed with proving a point, and who would let neither 40-foot waves nor fractious crewmembers deter him.
Serena Williams
From growing up in the tough, hardscrabble neighborhood of Compton, California, to being trained by her father on public tennis courts littered with broken glass and drug paraphernalia, to becoming the top women's player in the world, Serena has proven to be an inspiration to her legions of fans both young and old. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam tournaments and 72 WTA titles. She turned professional more than 20 years ago and today she is still playing at the top level in the sport. But how on earth did she achieve all this?There is surely something we can learn from the life of Serena Williams. In this book we explore how it all started for Serena. From humble beginnings to modern day superstar. We will journey through the highs and learn how she overcame the many difficulties she encountered. What does it take to become Serena Williams? Read on to find out.Williams has a devoted following because she is a sterling example of how to conduct oneself both on and off the tennis court. She is exceptional in both technique and sportsmanship. We will examine Williams' path to greatness in this unofficial biography and discover what it has taken for her to get to where she is now.In this compelling and touching biography, the author takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life and what is still to come and also showing how she has proven to be an inspiration to her legions of fans both young and old.Scroll up and click on buy now to read more.
18th World Athletics Championships - Oregon 2022
A complete statistical record of the 18th World Athletics Championships held in Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States in July 2022. The book contains the full results for each event, the personal and season best performances for each participating athlete, world and area records going into the championships along the historic gold medal performances since the championships began. There is also a full breakdown of the points allocated under the new World Team trophy.
18th World Athletics Championships - Oregon 2022
A complete statistical record of the 18th World Athletics Championships held in Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States in July 2022. The book contains the full results for each event, the personal and season best performances for each participating athlete, world and area records going into the championships along the historic gold medal performances since the championships began. There is also a full breakdown of the points allocated under the new World Team trophy.
Maine to Montauk
The latest book from the author of Black Spruce Stream, an Amazon Bestseller Maine to Montauk chronicles the author's life and pursuit of Striped Bass along the Atlantic coast over six decades, complete with all the entertaining stories, adventures, and characters he's met and befriended along the way. The definitive book for those who love to pursue this magnificent gamefish, told as only a legendary fisherman such as Burns can tell. As David DiBenedetto, author of On the Run: An Angler's Journey Down the Striper Coast notes, Brad is "equal parts diehard angler and devoted conservationist, with a passion for the fish that unites us all." Burns is known for his detailed and meticulous fishing logs, which imbues the book with the substance to talk authoritatively about the species decline and the hope for the future.
Winners Lose, Too
"What's it like to lose when everybody's watching?"Author Tom Oberdorfer asks that question of some of the biggest names in sport in his collection of interviews and essays, Winners Lose, Too. With both an affinity for the games and empathy for the athletes, Oberdorfer explores the short straw of competition and achievement - losing - as he talks to Olympians, NASCAR and NCAA champions, and professional league standouts about their disappointments, setbacks, and failures. He uncovers lessons from losing at the highest levels and shares those insights in ways that allow readers to see themselves in the struggles of others. Winners Lose, Too contains 22 stories of high-profile athletes and one premier cellist. Between chapters, quotes from noteworthy and historic figures, writers, and sportsmen and women tackle the subjects of loss and failure. Amid the inspiration, role models emerge, making Winners Lose, Too a valuable asset for readers of all ages.
