Read Books imprint: 267 books

This vintage book contains a collection of traditional hunting songs and ballads from the nineteenth century. Contents include: "Hunting Song", "The Squire's Daughter", "the Black Frost has Broken at Last", "The Empty Loose Box", "To an Old Saddle About...

This vintage book, originally published in 1971, contains a concise and comprehensive guide to fox hounds, with information on training, management, breeding, feeding, and much more. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful information and handy tips, this timeless volume is highly recommended...

This volume contains a comprehensive and concise guide to mounting and preserving birds, mammals, insects, fishes, reptiles, skeletons, eggs, and more. Highly accessible and containing simple, step-by-step instructions, this volume is will be of utility to both novice and seasoned taxidermists alike....

This vintage book contains a detailed account of English fox hunting in the nineteenth century, with information on popular locations, notable figures, important developments, and more. A fascinating insight into English fox hunting, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in...

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",...

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...

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.