PIGEON SHOOTING. By Richard Arnold.
(1956) 1972 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp162. B/w photographs and illustrations. Dark green cloth, spine titled in gilt.
Reprinted with corrections to earlier editions. "Certainly the best introduction in the subject which I have yet come across. whether ever before a whole volume has been devoted to the art I do not know; but I am tolerably certain that it can never have been treated either so comprehensively or with such obviously extensive knowledge." The Field. Still well-thought of today. Chapters include: Introduction; Know your bird; The gun and cartridge; Powder and shot; Hides and blinds; Decoys; Pigeon shooting; Rock-dove shooting; Where to shoot?; Sporting days; Pigeon pie.
Reprinted with corrections to earlier editions. "Certainly the best introduction in the subject which I have yet come across. whether ever before a whole volume has been devoted to the art I do not know; but I am tolerably certain that it can never have been treated either so comprehensively or with such obviously extensive knowledge." The Field. Still well-thought of today. Chapters include: Introduction; Know your bird; The gun and cartridge; Powder and shot; Hides and blinds; Decoys; Pigeon shooting; Rock-dove shooting; Where to shoot?; Sporting days; Pigeon pie.
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14982
| Author | Arnold (Richard). (b. 1912). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 14982 |
| ISBN | 0571068294 / 0571068294. |
| Book Description | Ex library, usual faults, tape-repair to spine. Working copy only in dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1972 |
| Publisher | Faber and Faber. |
| Place | London. |