Magic Moments in B.C. Sports
A striking collection of two hundred iconic sports photographs--from local heroes to international icons, pickup games to sold-out stadiums. From the growth of community sports around the province to the successful hosting of large-scale sporting events, and with the impressive development of world-class athletes, British Columbia boasts a vibrant and rich history of sports over the past century. Vancouver Sun and Province photojournalists and other local photographers have had a front-row seat to the action, producing sports photographs with the power to astonish. From Indigenous canoe racers and sumo wrestlers to homegrown champions such as Nancy Greene and Steve Nash to amateur athletes and sports fans, the two hundred photographs in Magic Moments in BC Sports capture an integral part of the province's identity, in all its diverse, cheering, and face-painted glory.
The Coarse Fishing Record Book
There are around 25 different species of coarse fish commonly fished for in the UK, making it the most popular form of fishing. The Coarse Fishing Record Book is a handy pocket sized book to log information of your fishing trip. Log data on all of your different catches including venue, time, date, bait used and any other additional notes.Record important data such as: - Species of fish, Inc. weight, length Time Caught Venue Details Start Time / Finish Time Day / Date Bait Additional Notes
Race Across America
2020 Peace Corps Writers Paul Cowan Award for the Best Book of Non-FictionOn April 23, 1929, the second annual Transcontinental Foot Race across America, known as the Bunion Derby, was in its twenty-fifth day. Eddie "the Sheik" Gardner, an African American runner from Seattle, was leading the race across the Free Bridge over the Mississippi River. Along with the signature outfit that earned him his nickname--a white towel tied around his head, white shorts, and a white shirt--Gardner wore an American flag, a reminder to all who saw him run through the Jim Crow South that he was an American and the leader of the greatest footrace in the world. Kastner traces Gardner's remarkable journey from his birth in 1897 in Birmingham, Alabama, to his success in Seattle, Washington, as one of the top long-distance runners in the region, and finally to his participation in two transcontinental footraces where he risked his life, facing a barrage of harassment for having the audacity to compete with white runners. Kastner shows how Gardner's participation became a way to protest the endemic racism he faced, heralding the future of nonviolent efforts that would be instrumental to the civil rights movement. Shining a bright light on his extraordinary athletic accomplishments and his heroism on the dusty roads of America in the 1920s, Kastner gives Gardner and other black bunioneers the attention they so richly deserve.
How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild
There and back-what every new backpacker needs to know.A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure-so you can explore the backcountry with confidence.Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions. Water treatment info, outdoor cooking basics, snacking suggestions, and a sample three-day backpacking food plan supply you with vital knowledge to survive in the wilderness.This beginners' backpacking handbook includes: Expert tips-Learn how to "Leave No Trace," navigate rough terrain, deal with wildlife, and other practical backpacking advice.Gear checklists-Track down the right gear with guides to clothing, footwear, backpacks, and shelters-even on a budget.Plan ahead-Handy cheat sheets help you pick the best time of year and the perfect starter trail for backpacking in your state.Start your backpacking experience now with How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild.
Camping Florida
Florida hosts some six million campers annually, and many of them stay at the state's public campgrounds and campsites--for reliability, affordability, and their beautiful locations in remote nooks and crannies of the state. This revised edition of Camping Florida is the most comprehensive guide available to the Sunshine State's public campgrounds and campsites. Nearly exhaustive in scope, this guide covers everything from primitive sites to developed ones; and from youth and group sites to teepees, yurts, and cabins for individuals, friends, and families.
Vantage Point
For nearly 50 years, Climbing Magazine's goal has been to inspire and entertain with compelling coverage of climbing in all its forms, from bouldering to the big walls, trad rock to sport climbing, ice climbing to mountaineering. Vantage Point offers a collection of the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and humorous stories featured in Climbing over the past five decades--an anthology that will move you to grab your chalkbag, rope, and harness.
Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut
Connecticut--a New England state with a proud history and vibrant culture. But there is more to this place than white church steeples and town greens. In the forests and meadows surrounding these quaint, colonial towns lurk spine-chilling ghosts protecting Captain Kidd's treasure, the abode of the Devil himself, and shadowy creatures such as the Glawackus, all awaiting the next hiker to stumble down the trail. For years, the stories of these mysterious beings and places existed only in whispers and campfire tales, but now for the first time these legends have been collected and retold in one volume: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut. Alongside each of these captivating tales is the necessary route and trailhead information brave readers will need to go beyond their town lines and test their nerve. Proud to support Friends of Connecticut State Parks with a portion of the royalties.
A Century of NFL Football
The birth of the National Football League can be traced to a meeting held in the showroom of a Canton, Ohio, car dealership in September, 1920. From these humble beginnings pro football has grown into a global phenomenon. Today, nearly a century later, fans flock to stadiums across the country, and worldwide television viewership numbers in the hundreds of millions. To celebrate the NFL's 100th season, Roger Gordon describes the evolution of pro football in trivia questions, answers, and anecdotes. Rather than merely posing questions and providing short answers, Gordon gives details behind each-stories that bring to life players, coaches, rivalries, and championships.
The New York Yankees All-time All-stars
Let's say you're the manager of the most successful professional baseball team in history, with every past and current player available on your bench. Game time is approaching and the ump needs your line-up card. Who's your starting pitcher? Crafty Whitey Ford, lights-out Ron Guidry, or a big-game right-hander? Is Munson behind the plate or Yogi? Who'll bat clean-up? Who's your DH? Combining statistical analysis, common sense, and a host of intangibles, Jim Griffin constructs an all-time All-Star Yankee line-up for the ages. Agree with his choices or not, you'll learn all there is to know about the men who played for and managed the winning-est baseball team of all time.
Wilderness of Hope
Longtime fly fisherman Quinn Grover had contemplated the "why" of his fishing identity before more recently becoming focused on the "how" of it. He realized he was a dedicated fly fisherman in large part because public lands and public waterways in the West made it possible. In Wilderness of Hope Grover recounts his fly-fishing experiences with a strong evocation of place, connecting those experiences to the ongoing national debate over public lands. Because so much of America's public lands are in the Intermountain West, this is where arguments about the use and limits of those lands rage the loudest. And those loudest in the debate often become caricatures: rural ranchers who hate the government; West Coast elites who don't know the West outside Vail, Colorado; and energy and mining companies who extract from once-protected areas. These caricatures obscure the complexity of those who use public lands and what those lands mean to a wider population. Although for Grover fishing is often an "escape" back to wildness, it is also a way to find a home in nature and recalibrate his interactions with other parts of his life as a father, son, husband, and citizen. Grover sees fly fishing on public waterways as a vehicle for interacting with nature that allows humans to inhabit nature rather than destroy or "preserve" it by keeping it entirely separate from human contact. These essays reflect on personal fishing experiences with a strong evocation of place and an attempt to understand humans' relationship with water and public land in the American West. Purchase the audio edition.
Out There
Longtime readers have come to understand that Outside's true gift is in chronicling misadventure. That's the common thread among the stories found in Out There--those memorable tales that begin with the promise that, even if no one's life is necessarily hanging in the balance, something may go horribly awry at any moment, and that documenting this misfortune will inevitably yield rich comedic material or a surprisingly poignant moment. Or sometimes both. Out There chronicles fringe athletes, fitness freaks, and others obsessed by ill-advised dreams. It takes us to far-flung places no sane person would want to go. What ties this collection together are the incredible voices of legendary Outside contributors such as David Quammen, Tim Cahill, Susan Orlean, Wells Tower, Christopher Solomon, Patrick Symmes, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Nick Paumgarten, and many others, who turn their subjects into literary gold and have helped to keep Outside in business for more than forty years.
The Orvis Wingshooting Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated
The Orvis Wingshooting Handbook is a concise and clearly written guide to the fundamentals and intricacies of wing shooting. Chapters include an analysis of field shooting versus skeet and trap; a discussion of basic techniques; how to choose the right gun; how to aim properly; safety and etiquette; tools you'll need; and more. Black-and-white illustrations throughout help the reader gain a more thorough understanding of the tips and technique discussed.
The 50 Greatest Players in Philadelphia Eagles History
The 50 Greatest Players in Philadelphia Eagles History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the NFL's most iconic and successful franchises. The author ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player's greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.
Hiking Joshua Tree National Park
Hiking Joshua Tree National Park contains detailed information about 38 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in Los Angeles' closest national park. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs, this is the only book you'll need for this land of enchanting granite rock formations and, of course, the enchanting symbols of the park, the Joshua trees.
The Dry Fly and Fast Water
The Dry Fly and Fast Water was written to fill a need created by the coming of the brown trout to America.
Big Game Shooting In Europe - The Chamois
This book contains an essay entitled "The Chamois" by W. A. Baillie-Grohman. It was first published in the second volume of Clive Phillipps-Wolley's 1894 book, Big Game Shooting and contains a wealth of information on hunting the chamois, a small goatlike bovid indigenous to the mountains of Europe. From tacking and traversing its habitat to shooting and other useful details, this volume contains much in the way of information that will be of utility to modern hunters. "The Chamois" is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in hunting and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
Everyday Magic - Magic Tricks to Shock Using what is in Your Pocket - Coins, Notes, Handkerchiefs, Cigarettes
Not for the faint-hearted, this book contains an impressive variety of magic tricks using small props you might easily carry in your pocket. Its 79 pages contain a wealth of anecdote and information on tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding magician. Extensively illustrated with black and white explanatory drawings and diagrams. 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.
Easy Magic Tricks with Rope, Strings, and Handkerchiefs
This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of magic tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike. Its 52 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding magician. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and explanatory diagrams. 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.
Sea Fishing for the Beginner
This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Introduction; The Outfit; Bottom Feeding Fish, Etc.; The Cod, The Whiting, Pouting, The Haddock, The Hake, The Plaice, The Dab, The Flounder, Skate, The Conger, The Gurnards, The Common Bream, The Black Bream, Wrasse; Sporting Fish: The Bass, The Pollack, The Coalfish, Grey Mullet, Mackerel, The Tope; and Where and When to Fish. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Big Game Shooting
This vintage book contains an essay entitled "The African Buffalo" by F. J. Jackson. This detailed essay originally constituted the eleventh chapter of Clive Phillipps-Wolley's 1894 volume, "Big Game Shooting" and contains a wealth of information on hunting buffalo, including instructions for tracking, information on common problems and pitfalls, descriptions of special techniques, historical details, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in hunting and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage hunting literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
Big Game Shooting - The Rhinoceros
This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A detailed description of big game shooting that will prove of great interest to the hunting enthusiast or historian of the sport. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Big Game Shooting - A Few Notes On Rifles And Ammunition
This early handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at rifles and ammunition that will prove of great interest to the hunting and shooting enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
A Collection of Amazing Magic and Card Tricks
This book contains a collection of mystifying magic and card tricks. Great as a gift, this book will dumfound friends and family and have them on their knees begging for the secret behind these mind-boggling tricks.
The Boys' Guide to Outdoor Activities - Including Hints on Camping and the Boy Scouts
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.
Wildfowl and Wildfowl Shooting with Shotgun and Punt Gun
Originally published 1896. The book comprises a short natural history of British wildfowl and complete and comprehensive directions in shooting wildfowl on the coast and inland with shotgun and punt gun. Over two hundred illustrations. Many of the earliest field sports books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Cornish Seafarers - The Smuggling, Wrecking and Fishing Life of Cornwall
This fascinating book contains a detailed account of the seafaring lifestyle intrinsic to Cornish culture, covering a wide range of topics from smuggling and wrecking to fishing and general boating. A delightful book sure to appeal to anyone with a keen interest in Cornish culture, Cornish Seafarers is a must-have addition to collections of antiquarian nautical literature and well deserves a place atop any bookshelf. Alfred Kenneth Hamilton Jenkin (29 October 1900 - 20 August 1980) was best known as a historian, who had a keen interest in Cornish mining and published the classic text The Cornish Miner (1927). This rare text has been elected for modern republication due to its historical value, and is proudly republished here with a new introduction to the subject.
A History of the Meynell Hounds and Country - 1780 to 1901
First published in 1901, this is the second volume of a fascinating history of the Meynell Hounds, one of the most respected and prestigious hunting packs in the United Kingdom. Including a new introduction to the foxhound. This text has been republished here for its historical and cultural significance. Including a brand new introduction to the Foxhound.
A Fisherman's Angles
This vintage book contains a wonderful collection of useful fishing tips and instructions, authentic anecdotes, and Chalmer's classic fishing poetry. "A Fisherman's Angles" is recommended for those with a practical interest in angling, and it would make for a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys fishing. Contents include: "A Fisherman's Angles", "On Little Fish Being Sweet", "McNair", "The Char", "The Knights in Scales", "The Limit", "A Young Man's Fancy", "A Bit of Binding", "A Soft Answer", "Out of the Deep", "The Sea Trout", "Fancy", "The Grayling", "Forty Years After", "Up in the Morning Early", "'Sing Cuckoo'", "The Coarse Fishes", "Cable and Cobweb", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on fishing.
The Art of Fishing for Grayling & Charr
This is a vintage guide to fishing for grayling and other related fish, with sections on identification, equipment, technique, bait, common pitfalls, and much more. Profusely-illustrated and written in simple, clear language, "The Art of Fishing for Grayling and Charr" is highly recommended for new or novice anglers with an interest in catching grayling. Contents include: "'Here and there a Grayling", "Grayling", "Caught Up", and "The Village Pool". This volume will appeal to modern fishermen and collectors of vintage sporting literature of this ilk. 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 the history of fishing.
The Art of Big Game Fishing
"The Art of Big Game Fishing" is a detailed and profusely-illustrated handbook on catching large fish, with a particular focus on fishing in American waters. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of timeless information and is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in fishing for big game. Contents include: "The Tarpons and the Gar-Fish", "Tarpon and other Big Fishes of Florida", "The Masheer and the Bola: Natural History and Classification", "Masheer Fishing", "Fishing-Rods and Tackle for Masheer". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.
The American Fox-Hound - Embracing a History of the Celebrated Trigg, Birdsong and Maupin Strains
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to American fox hunting, with historical details, information on notable packs, descriptions of hounds and their different types, information on famous meetings and events, and much more. This book highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of American fox hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Red Fox Horn", "The Chase", "Business", "Old and Modern Hounds", "Gray Fox Horn", "George L. F. Birdsong", "'Uncle Wash' Maupin", "Birdsong and Maupin Dogs", "Letters from Famous Hunters", "'Dicks Dog'", "Jake", "Annie", "H. C. Trigg's Residence", "National Meet", "Buying and Selling", etc. This book was first published in 1890 and many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the foxhound.
The Confessions of a Poacher
First published in 1890, "The Confessions of a Poacher" is an interesting collection of essays and anecdotes based on the author's personal and extensive experience poaching. Profusely illustrated and highly-readable, this book primarily offers its reader tips and advice on how to be a successful poacher, but also provides a unique insight into England in the late nineteenth century. "The Confessions of a Poacher" will appeal to those with an interest in hunting and poaching, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "The Embryo Poacher", "Under the Night", "Graduating in Woodcraft", "Partridge Poaching", "Hare Poaching", "Pheasant Poaching", "Salmon and Trout Poaching", "Grouse Poaching", "Rabbit Poaching", "Tricks", and "Personal Encounters". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of modern readers.
Fox and Hounds
This vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating treatise on fox hunting, being an exploration of its history, development, popularity, and more. Highly accessible and full of interesting information, this volume will appeal to modern rural sportsmen and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
Diversified Magic - Comprising a Number of original Tricks, Humerous Patter, and Short Articles of general Interest
This vintage book contains an extensive catalogue of original magic tricks, various interesting and entertaining anecdotes, and a number of articles of general interest to magic enthusiasts. "Diversified Magic" is highly recommended for modern magicians of all levels, containing full description of the tricks as well as a wealth of other information related to magic and illusions. Contents include: "Organ Pipe Pagoda", "The Ribbon Flag", "The Eclipse Ventriloquial Figure", "Lighted Matches from Matchbox", "The Spring Production", "Printing Tricks", "Wand - Revolver - Fan", "The Rainbow", "Self Locking Sand Frame", "Shadows on the Blind", "A Shadowgraphy Screen", "Open Letter to Mr. J. A. Esler", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text. First published in 1924.
Magic of the Depots - 1923
This vintage book contains an extensive catalogue of magic tricks, with full descriptions and information on where they could be purchased in 1923. "Magic of the Depots - 1923" is highly recommended for collectors of vintage magic literature and will be of utility to those with an interest in the development of magic tricks. Contents include: "Davenport & Co.", "A Starling Handkerchief Production", "'Still They Come' Rising Cards", "Totally Blocks", "Botania", "Latest Handkerchief Vanishing Pistol", "Wonderful Card and Watch Frame", "Mystographs, or Invisible Pictures", "The Globe Magical Mart", "A Surprising Sequence", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text. First published in 1923.
The Story of Alpine Climbing
This vintage book contains a historical account of Alpine climbing, with fascinating information relating to famous climbers and various notable expeditions. It includes authentic anecdotes taken from the journals of those who have climbed the Alps throughout history, and will therefore be of considerable utility to those with an interest in historical climbing expeditions and climbing the Alps in particular. The Story of Alpine Climbing would make for a worthy addition to collections of mountaineering literature and is not to be missed by modern climbing enthusiasts. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.
Farming and Foxhunting
This vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating account of the author's experiences as a farmer and huntsman. With biographical information and detailed descriptions of the author's rural lifestyle, this is a book that will appeal to those with an interest in English rural history, and one that will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and hunting enthusiasts. Contents include: "Family Origin", "School and Early Days", "Wanborough Plain Days", "A Trip to Australia, and Following Years at Wanborough Plain", "The Great War Period", "Burderop", "A Harvest Home", "Burderop in the Air", "Arable or Grass?", "Present-day Farming", "A Flying Visit to Scotland-August 1, 1937", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
The Best Season on Record - A Collection of Articles on Fox-Hunting
This vintage book contains a chronicle of a notably successful hunting season in late nineteenth-century England. Offering a fascinating and authentic insight into England's hunting past, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "A Preface at Home and Abroad", "The Lead on the Thorn", "An Autumn Gallop", "The Opening Day", "Men and Manners", "Baggrave", "Backby To Tilton", "Hill and Dale", "A Two Days' Break", "Barkby to Tilton Again", "Sport in Season", "The Old Year Out", "The New Year In", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
Fox-Hunting Recollections
This vintage book, first published in 1908, contains a collection of the author's fox-hunting experiences and memoirs. With detailed descriptions and entertaining episodes, these anecdotes will appeal to field sport enthusiasts and those with an interest in historical hunting expeditions. Contents include: "Early Days", "The Beaufort Hunt", "The Cotswold Hunt", "The Tedworth Hunt", "Norton Conyers", "Sir Bellingham Graham, Bart", and "Atherstone-Pytschley-Quorn". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
The Quorn Hunt and its Masters
This vintage book contains a description of fox hunting in Quorn, Leicestershire, England. Quorn was a popular location for fox hunting in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With historical information and details of notable people and events, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Quorn Country-Melton Mowbray-Quorn Kennels-Quorn Hounds", "Mr. Boothby and Mr. Maynell", "Lord Sefton, Lord Foley, and Mr. Assheton Smith", "Mr. Osbaldeston, Sir Bellingham Graham, and Lord Southampton", "Sir Harry Goodricke, Mr. Holyoake Goodricke, and Mr. Rowland Errington", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
Hunting in the Golden Days
This vintage book contains an short story written by Hubert Garle. It is a tale based around historical fox hunting, and was inspired by a silver wine funnel owned by the author that was passed down to him from his forefathers, who were avid hunters. This charming story is highly recommended for those with an interest in fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
The Sporting Dog
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to sporting dogs, with information on different breeds, training, care, management, choosing a dog, and much more. Including a wealth of invaluable information and many helpful tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: "American Variations", "Shooting Breeds", "Pointer Families", "English Setter Questions", "American Llewellins", "Laveracks in America", "Irish and Gordon Setters", "Greyhounds", "Foxhounds", "Beagles", "Chesapeakes and Water-Spaniels", "Fox Terriers", "Choosing a Shooting Dog", "The Dogs they Prefer", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. Originally published in 1904, we are now republishing this volume in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the foxhound.
The Art of Trout Fishing
"The Art of Trout Fishing" is a collection of vintage articles on the trout, being a complete handbook on the trout with chaters on identifying, fishing, breeding, and more. Although old, these essays contains a wealth of timeless, practical information that will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in angling for or breeding trout. Contents include: "The Trout (Salmo Trutta): Classification", "The Breeding of Trout", "How to Make a Trout Farm", "Fishing with the Floating Fly", "Fishing with the Float Fly: Patterns of Flies", "Fishing with the Floating Fly: The Rod and Tackle", "Fishing with the Floating Fly: Throwing the Fly", etc. 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 the history of fishing.
Angling for Brown Trout
This book contains a detailed and fully-illustrated guide to brown trout fishing, with information on equipment, techniques, common pitfalls, storing and cooking, and much more. Highly illustrated and full of helpful tips, "Angling for Brown Trout" will be of utility to both novice and seasoned angler alike, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Joy of Trout Fishing", "The Brown Trout", "Rods, Reels, and Lines", "Casts and Flies", "Other Gear and Knots", "Wet Fly-Fishing", "Other Means of Catching the Brown Trout", "Where to Find the Fish", "Time and Weather", "Striking and Playing the Fish", "How to Cook and Eat Trout", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.
The Life of a Fox - Written by Himself
This vintage book contains a collection of stories invented by a pack of fox hunters as to how a particular fox managed to outwit and outmanoeuvre the hunting party. The tales were told by each member in turn after a feast, and are presented here for the enjoyment of the reader. Entertaining and witty, these stories are highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of fox hunting. Contents include: "The Life of a Fox", "Wily's Story", "Cock-Tail's Story", "Craven's Story", "Pytchly's Story", "Dorset's Story", "Warwick's Story", "Chester's Story", "Devonian's Story", "Berkshire's Story", and "Sandy's Story". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
Recollections of a Fox-Hunter
This vintage book, originally published in 1920, contains a collection of reminiscences relating to author's extensive hunting experiences. Fascinating and enjoyable to read, this volume offers a unique insight into English hunting in the nineteenth century, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Contents include: "Great Equestrian Feat Performed without a Horse", "The Authors rapid Promotion", "Reminiscences connected with Ten Thousand a Year", "The 'Real Original' Fox", "Account of some Morning Calls upon him", "He dies a Domesticated Character", "Comparative speed of Hounds and Horses", "A Curiosity in Natural History", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
Sea Fishing from Shore and Boat
This is a comprehensive guide to sea fishing, with a focus on fishing in British waters. Including a wealth of timeless information and chapters on catching every kind of fish, "Sea Fishing from Shore and Boat" constitutes a must-read for anyone serious about fishing. Contents include: "British Sea Fish", "Sea-Fishing: Introductory", "Sea-Fishing from Boats: Mackerel Fishing", "Sea-Fishing from Boats: Pollack Fishing", "Sea-fishing from Boats: Whiting and other Fish", "Sea-fishing from Boats: Bass-Fishing", "Sea-Fishing from Boats: General Remarks", "Sea-Fishing from Fixed Positions: Fishing from Rocks", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.
Recollections of the Early Days of the Vine Hunt and of its Founder William John Chute Esq. M. P. of the Vine - Together with Brief Notices of the Adjoining Hunts
This vintage book contains a description the Vine hunt in Hannington, England. Hannington has been a popular location for fox hunting for centuries, and continues to host events each year. With historical information and details of notable people and events, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Notices of Hunting in the Last Century", "Old Stories", "The Origin of the Vine Hunt", "The Hounds and Horses", "The Men", "William John Chute, Esq., of the Vine, M.P.", "The Vine Hunt, 1824 to 1834", "Mr. Warde's Hounds in the Craven Country", "Truman Villebois, Esq., and the H.H.", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.
