Read Country Books imprint: 256 books

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....

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

This vintage book contains C. A. Stephen's 1872 novel, "Fox-hunting". C. A. Stephens (born Charles Asbury Stevens, 1844-1931) was an American writer of short stories and articles. This book is highly recommended for fans of Stephen's work, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection....

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.

This vintage book contains a short and concise guide to fox hunting, with tips on kennel management, attire, etiquette, equipment, and more. Easy-to-digest and full of helpful information, this little handbook is highly recommended for the novice huntsman, and would make for a lovely little edition...

This vintage book contains a collection of tales concerning various African animals and the men who hunt them. Although fictional, the stories are based on the author's own experiences and those of people he has known. A fascinating insight into life on the plains of Africa, "Killers and Their...

This book contains a collection of vintage hunting articles written by various authors. Including insightful anecdotes and instructional guides, this collection will appeal to all modern readers with an interest in hunting. Contents include: "The Finest Sport in the World. By A. Blayney Perceval",...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.

This early manual on swivel-guns is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It will prove of great interest to the present day gun enthusiast and historian of weaponry. Illustrated with black and white drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s...

This vintage book, first published in 1921, contains a collection of poetry linked through the common theme of English fox hunting. Centred around the relationship between rider and horse, these beautiful poems will appeal to both riding and hunting enthusiasts. This volume would make for a worthy...

This vintage book contains a collection of anecdotes and accounts related to various sporting experiences. Wonderfully written and both interesting and entertaining, "Sporting Facts and Fancies" will appeal to modern sporting enthusiasts and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature...

This charming volume aimed at children explores the folklore that surrounds some of the more common birds, including the sparrow, owl, and magpie. Profusely-illustrated and written in simple, plain language, "Some Folk-Lore and Legends of Birds" is ideal for children with an interest in...

This vintage book contains an account of the rural sporting experiences of Tom Smith, a notable nineteenth-century English huntsman. With a wealth of biographical information and extensive details of his hunting experiences, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history...