Read Country Books imprint: 256 books

This early handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at swan and geese shooting that will prove of great interest to the shooting enthusiast and historian of the sport. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

"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...

Contained within this book is a collection of essays and articles on the subject of hunting and stalking deer in Scotland. Written by various authors, these essays cover a range of subjects from history and culture to famous hunters, hunting techniques, and beyond. "The Book of the Red Deer"...

A republication of the 1896 edition. The illustrated contents contain much valuable information on shooting, shotguns and ammunition. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook for creating, managing, and maintaining golf courses and polo fields. Accessible and full of useful information, this timeless guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in maintaining high quality lawns for sport or leisure....

This vintage book, originally published in 1891, contains a detailed guide to a variety of rural pursuits based on the author's extensive experience, with details on golf, falconry, hunting, angling, and more. With a wealth of useful information and invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended...

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...

"Manners and Tone of Society, or Solecisms to be Avoided" is a comprehensive guide to polite society and etiquette, first published in 1897. Including chapters on everything from holding dinner parties and attending balls to horse rising and hunting, this volume contains everything young...

This vintage book is highly recommend for those with an interest in historical fox hunting in America, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Marquis", "Cleopatra", "Hammersley's Pluck", "The Book", "The Bishop of Barchester", "Mr. Leffington...

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook on the analysis of potable spirits. It was originally intended to "induce analysts to take up a more detailed examination of potable spirits", and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of alcoholic analysis. Contents...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of mammals and birds. Written in simple, pain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition...

“Everyday Doing's of Insects” is a fantastic guide to all things insects, looking at a variety of subjects from why insects are certain colours, to how they fly, breathe, and much more. This timeless guide is perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to the world of insects, and it would...

“Campfire Musings - Life and Good Times in the Woods” is a collection of notes and anecdotes written by WM. C Gray on the subject of nature. These beautiful and profound writings are recommended for all lovers of the Great Outdoors, and they are not to be missed by the discerning collector of...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to course fish, with notes on taxidermy, fishing in the lower Thames, and more. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility the modern fisherman and taxidermist. "Coarse Fish" would make for...