(1997) 2000 English edition. Koenemann Verlag. Cologne, Germany. Large 4to. Pp653. Colour & b/w photographs & illustrations throughout, pictorial end-papers. Very heavy. Mint in dust-wrapper.
Notes: With over 900 illustrations and numerous documents and text by recognised hunters, historians and jounalists, this book provides a unique and informative account of hunting in all its attributes. Each chapter reveals an aspect of the role hunting has had in human civilization, from historical background to zoological and cultural description of European game species, hunting dogs, current hunting practices, wildlife photography and game cuisine. Previously published in 1997 in two parts.
