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This ebook is a work of creative nonfiction by Laudizen King: stories, memoirs, and essays of travel and adventure that celebrate the human spirit. 'The White Mountain Chronicles' is a volume of 25 stories that champion the author’s two decades of adventure in the mountains of New Hampshire. From...

A collection of stories from one of Maine’s master fishing guides. There is little about the remote town Grand Lake Stream, in eastern Maine, and its surrounding lakes that Randy Spencer doesn’t know like the back of his hand. Spencer, a Master Maine Guide, has learned from the best, and...

Larger than the state of Rhode Island and laced by a thousand miles of trails, the White Mountains have long been a hiker's paradise. Here is a first-person account of the world that begins where the pavement ends. Fishermen, backpackers, trail-bikers ... goofers, peak baggers, and through hikers...

Take your hunting to new heights! With Do-It-Yourself Dream Hunts, you will learn the tips and tricks to arranging an affordable first-rate hunt. This book provides a state-by-state guide to license costs (including Canada), and goes on to cover firearm selection, advice for legally accessing private...

This marvelous collection features stories from some of America’s finest and most respected writers about every outdoorsman’s favorite and most loyal hunting partner: his dog. For the first time, the stories of acclaimed writers such as Tom Brokaw, Howell Raines, Rick Bass, Sydney Lea, Jim Harrison,...

PREFACE In response to a suggestion that some of my father’s writings upon Fox-hunting should be collected and published in a separate volume, I have chosen the three papers contained in this book. His claim to be heard rests upon accomplishments still fresh in the annals of the chase;...

The Unwritten Laws of Foxhunting - With Notes on The Use of The Horn And The Whistle And A List of Five Thousand Names of Hounds. By C.F.P. McNeill, M.F.H. This extremely scarce and unusual little book was first published in London at the turn of the 19th century. Its author intended it to be of benefit....

Originally published in 1891. The author was an experienced all-round sportsman but favoured deer stalking above all. This book describes many of his fascinating exploits stalking Red and Fallow deer in the Scottish Highlands and elsewhere. It contains much information on stalking and rifles which remains practical and useful to the modern sportsman. Illustrated.

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...

This book, first published in 1844, contains accounts of the author's most memorable fox hunts in east Sussex. With detailed descriptions and entertaining episodes, these anecdotes will appeal to field sport enthusiasts and those with an interest in historical hunting expeditions. Many vintage books...

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.

“Fell Hunting in Lakeland” is a classic guide to hunting in the Lake District, England. It includes all the information a hunter would need to know, including where and when to go, local hunts and trails, different types of hunting dogs, and much more. Perfect for anyone with an interest in hunting...

Unique book and audio CD package Features sounds of 50 North American waterfowl species A full-color photograph complements each bird's description Learn the songs and calls of 50 waterfowl species found across North America. An audio soundtrack combined with detailed text and...

This book contains a collection of vintage articles on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor sports. These authentic accounts of real sporting experiences are both entertaining and informative, and are highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in rural sports. Contents include: "Sporting...