AMERICAN WATERFOWL: Their present situation and the outlook for their future.

AMERICAN WATERFOWL: Their present situation and the outlook for their future.

WILD SPORT IN THE OUTER HEBRIDES. By C.V.A. Peel, F.Z.S., F.R.G.S.

WILD SPORT IN THE OUTER HEBRIDES. By C.V.A. Peel, F.Z.S., F.R.G.S.

THE WAY OF A GUN: A BOOK FOR YOUNG SHOOTING MEN. By Esmond Lynn-Allen. Illustrated by A.M. Hughes.

1960 1st edition. 8vo (149 x 223mm). Pp188. B/w photograph plates, b/w illustrations by A.M Hughes, pictorial end-papers. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

"This is an essential book for all young shooting men. Out of his accumulated wisdom Major Lynn-Allen has drawn together all the things a beginner usually has to learn piece-meal from his elders, or absorb from experience." Chapters include: Our gamebirds and how they live; Other British birds of the chase; The keeper and vermin; Guns; Dogs; Equipment; The small day (game); Geese and duck; Woodcock, snipe and 'various'; How a shoot is maintained; The principles of driving game; Planning the day; Picking up; Shooting usage; The end of the day.
£14.00
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Book Code
2467
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Author Lynn-Allen (Esmond Harcourt). (1903-1980).
Book Code 2467
ISBN B001AW008E.
Book Description Slight browning to end-papers and edges but very good in slightly tanned and used dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1960
Publisher Geoffrey Bles.
Place London.