Read Country Book imprint: 47 books

This is one of the few early 20th century dog books to deal solely with the true `Working Terrier'. Now very scarce and much sought after in its original limited edition, it has been reprinted by Read Country Books in a high quality hard back format. Written by an expert in both breeding and working...

A book for the true countryman of all ages. First published in the early 1900s, now reprinted in a fine-quality paperback edition for a new generation. It will stir many nostalgic memories for older readers and teach younger ones some new and unusual methods of taking various kinds of quarry. Its...

Originally published in London 1905, this book was considered essential reading for anyone new to English field sports and especially to overseas visitors wishing to take part in English game shooting. The book is still practical and useful even today.Contents Include: Shooting Etiquette Shooting...

Originally published in 1898, this rare early work on fox, hare and drag hunting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Read Country Books have republished it in an affordable, high quality, modern edition, using the original text and artwork. The author was a well known hunting...

Originally published in 1925, London. An important early book on grouse shooting and moor management including Chapters on grouse disease, vermin control etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Read...

HARE HUNTING By "TANTARA." (A Master of Harriers.) First published in London, 1893, this is one of the rarest of books dealing with English hare-hunting and the hounds that hunt them. It has long been a collector's item and is much sought after by both harrier breeders and huntsmen. Read Country Books...

This fascinating book of Scottish field sports was first published in London 1889 and is now extremely scarce in the first edition. We are now republishing it from the original text and illustration. The author, although an expert and experienced shooting man and salmon angler, did not write this...

Memoirs Of The Life Of The Late John Mytton, Esq. With Notices Of His Hunting, Shooting, Driving, Racing, Eccentric And Extravagant Exploits. By Nimrod. Originally published in 1837. A cracking sporting memoir. Contents Include : Pedigree of Mr. Mytton With Whom Compared The breaking up of his establishment...

This rare book was one of the few early 20th century dog books to deal solely with the true `Working Terrier'. Now very scarce and much sought after in its original limited edition,we have reprinted it in a high quality hard back format. Written by an expert in both breeding and working terriers,...

Originally published in 1859, this scarce early work on Wildfowling in all its various forms, is both expensive and hard to find in any edition. We have now republished the third and best edition of 1875, using the original text and engravings. The author was an acknowledged expert in the art of wildfowling,...

Originally published in 1926, the book is extremely rare in its first edition. The book comprises of a collection of articles put together by the editor of the Pit Bull Fancier - the leading Game Dog journal of the day - and is packed with photographs and information. A fascinating read for any fan...

Originally published in 1904, this rare early work on the revolver and its use, is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. We are now republishing it, using the original text and artwork, in a high quality, affordable, modern edition. The author was a well known and respected figure...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to keeping poultry on a small and large scale, with detailed information on selection and breeding, feeding, rearing, housing, plucking, and all other related aspects. Contents include: “The Beginner”, “Breeds and Strains”, “Houses and Appliances”,...

Originally published in the early 1900s. this extremely scarce hunting book is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition; we have now republished it using the original text and photographs. This is an enthralling true account of Frank Weber's first hunting trip along the White Nile in the...