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This is a vintage guide to fishing for grayling and other related fish, with sections on identification, equipment, technique, bait, common pitfalls, and much more. Profusely-illustrated and written in simple, clear language, "The Art of Fishing for Grayling and Charr" is highly recommended...

"Guns and Game" is a comprehensive and timeless handbook on hunting with a gun, with chapters on everything from how to go about learning how to shoot, to breeding game, ethics, and beyond. This fantastic volume will appeal to those with a practical interest in rural sports of this ilk,...

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,...

“Rabbits for Food, Fur and Profit” is a classic guide to rabbit farming, dealing with everything from selection and breeding to preparing for market and beyond. Written in clear, plain language and full of helpful diagrams, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to those with an...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to birds' nests and eggs, with information on preparing, stuffing, and mounting birds and animals. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for novice bird watchers and taxidermists, and is not to be missed by collectors...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of elegant recreations, exercises and pursuits deemed suitable for a "lady". Profusely illustrated and full of eclectic information, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in a range of subjects, and it is not to be missed by collectors...

This vintage book contains a guide to a variety of racquet sports, including volley ball, hand polo, lawn hockey, badminton, and more. With detailed instructions, information on rules and tips for playing, this volume is perfect for those with an interest in garden and lawn games, and it is not to...

This is a vintage guide to driving a horse-drawn coach, with information on carriage horses and their care and maintenance. It offers the reader interesting historical information coupled with illustrations and pictures, as well as practical instructions and tips related to coach-driving. Containing...

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.

"Red Deer Stalking at Home and Abroad" is a collection of essays, articles, and personal experiences related to hunting red deer, written by various authors. Full of interesting information and entertaining stories, this volume is not to be missed by modern hunters and collectors of vintage...

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.

A detailed guide to the handling and training of young horses. Contents include: - Handling and training colts during their first year - Training and handling colts during their second and third years - Supplementary training - Incidental management - Breaking the colt to saddle - Schooling jumpers...

A detailed guide to breeding your own horses. Contents include: Breeding your own horse - The possibilities in amateur horse breeding - Breeding and care of mares - Foaling and aftercare etc. Originally published in 1930s. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive....

This vintage book, first published in 1908, contains a collection of the author's fox-hunting experiences and memoirs. With detailed descriptions and entertaining episodes, these anecdotes will appeal to field sport enthusiasts and those with an interest in historical hunting expeditions. Contents...