HOUNDS IN OLD DAYS. By Sir Walter Gibley, Bart. Second edition revised and extended by C.M.F Scott, MFH.

(1913) 1979 2nd edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppxii,185. B/w photographs and illustrations. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt.

This is a detailed account of historical aspects of fox and otter hunting with descriptions of many associated breeds of hound: "harriers, Neasden harriers, staghounds, beagles, Welsh hounds and otter hounds, greyhounds, terriers and other sporting dogs". First published in 1913, this is the 1979 second edition. Chapters include: Preface to the second edition; Early hunting; The Harrier; The Staghound; The Foxhound; The Beagle; The Welsh Hound; The Otter Hound; The Fell Hound. Appendices are: The White Hound of France; The Alaunte.