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Andrew Lang was a prolific author of works both fiction and non-; he wrote his own fairy tales such as Prince Prigio in 1889, as well as numerous historical texts including A Short History of Scotland in 1911. Unbeknownst to many of his followers, Lang was also a keen golfer and came to write this short history due to that, we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

The Waterloo Cup is a coursing event. The three-day event is run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England. It first started in 1836 and attracts thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches. It was founded by William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton, and, originally,...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

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.

Originally published in 1891. The author was an experienced all-round sportsman but favoured deer stalking above all. This book describes many of his fascinating exploits stalking Red and Fallow deer in the Scottish Highlands and elsewhere. It contains much information on stalking and rifles which remains practical and useful to the modern sportsman. Illustrated.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

The untutored combats of boys are absurd parodies; and in many a remote place the clubs, where so-called boxing takes place, produce local champions who are disfigured by almost every fault that can make them ridiculous. A bad style is in this matter, as in most others, very difficult to get rid of;...

First published in 1892, this fascinating collection of articles relating to the art of shepherding in Britain is a wonderful glimpse into farming in Victorian Britain. Packed full of snapshots of a rural lifestyle in steep decline, with wonderfully titled chapters including, Contentedness of Southdown...

This is a fantastic brief guide to course fishing and floats fishing. Containing notes about tackle, hooks, rods, creels, landing nets, floats, shot and lead wire, the plummet, and a fisherman's knife. A fine little addition to the bookshelf of anyone with a keen interest in fishing.

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...

Contained within the pages of this book is an interesting and insightful guide to pheasant hunting, containing tips and techniques employed in the fields by some of the finest hunters of the time. A book sure to appeal to modern hunters as it would have for those contemporary with the time of its...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This is a fascinating work, originally published in 1899 contains a collection of biographies and brilliantly entertaining anecdotes from the cream of the hunting elite in the United Kingdom during the Victorian period. Chapters include: The Fathers of Foxhunting, John Peel, Lord Forester, 'Nimrod'...

This fascinating book contains a detailed treatise on the practice of whaling. Whaling is the hunting of whales primarily for their meat and oils, with the earliest forms dating at least as far back as 3000 BC. This book was originally published during the explosion of competitive national whaling...