DEERSTALKING. By Patrick R. Chalmers.

(1935) 1984 facsimile edition. Small 8vo (125 x 192mm). Pp253. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt.

This book was originally published in 'The Sportsmans Library' in 1935, "and captures perfectly the flavour of stalking as it was practised between the wars. ...and although it is dated, and although many of Chalmers' basic assumptions have changed, it still remains one of the finest books on stalking for beginners. It should be given to all who are starting out for the hill for they will learn much and get much enjoyment from it." Chapters include: The coming of the deer; Natural history of the red deer; Habits and peculiarities of deer; Mostly age and accident; The forest; The professional forester; The tenant; The 'gentleman'; Hosts, guests, and the modes; The road of the rifle; The obsolete and the auxiliaries; The trophy; The complimentary haunch; The deerstalker's library.