Read Country Books imprint: 256 books

This vintage book contains a collection of humorous stories of the field and racecourse, anecdotes of the stable and kennel, and numerous practical notes on shooting and fishing. Entertaining and insightful, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in country pursuits, and would make for...

This vintage book contains a collection of humorous stories of the field and racecourse, anecdotes of the stable and kennel, and numerous practical notes on shooting and fishing. Entertaining and insightful, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in country pursuits, and would make for...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on English country sports in the nineteenth century, being at once a defence, justification, exposition of ignorance, and condemnation of opponents. Informative and thought-provoking, this volume offers an insight into historical hunting in England, and...

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...

This vintage book contains a historical account of the Billesdon Hunt, being a chronicle of notable runs and incidents of the chase with information on prominent members, celebrated hunters and hounds, and amusing stories and anecdotes. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history...

First published in 1920, "The Diary of a Sportsman Naturalist in India" contains sporting anecdotes and material selected from the author's notebooks relating to his time spent hunting in India. Offering a fascinating insight into Indian society and wildlife in the early twentieth century,...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to fox hunting, with information on its history, saddlery, equipment, where and when to hunt, maintaining horses, breeding hounds, and more. A timeless guide highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, "Fox-Hunting...

This vintage book, originally published in 1920, contains a comprehensive guide to fox hunting on the Lakeland Fells in the Lake District, England. With detailed descriptions of the countryside and a wealth of useful information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern sportsmen and...

This vintage book contains extensive records of the Charlton hunt, with historical information, details of notable packs and people, contemporary articles, hunting songs, hunting accounts, and much more. A fascinating insight into English fox hunting, this volume is highly recommended for those with...

This vintage book contains detailed accounts of various hunting expeditions and experiences in early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of notable participants, events, and developments. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, this volume is highly recommended for hunting...

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...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to hunting, with information on equipment, history and origins, riding, training hounds, and much more. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to the modern sportsman today. Contents...

This book contains many articles and anecdotes of shooting and stalking in the wilds and estates of Scotland. Contains chapters on Grouse Shooting, Deer Stalking, Scottish Red Deer, Grounds and Gamekeepers, Vermin of the Moors and Manor, Poaching, and Game in the Larder, Kitchen and Dining-room. A fine addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in country sports in Scotland.

This book contains a wide selection of articles and anecdotes on the subject of game shooting. Contains many interesting chapters on the shooting of many different game birds including Grouse, Pheasant, Partridge, Quails, Woodcock and Snipe. A comprehensive view of rearing and management of various...