THE BOOK OF THE WOODCOCK. By Colin Laurie McKelvie. First edition.
1986 1st edition. Large 4to (215 x 305mm). Pp208. Colour plates, b/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
A celebration, in words and art, of the natural history of the woodcock and its place in sport. Includes much solid information and advice useful to the practical shooter. Chapters include: Introducing the woodcock; Woodcock roding; Woodcock at the nest; Do woodcock carry their young?; Woodcock migration; The woodcock in winter; "Right and left" - the coveted double; Woodcock - springes, cock-shuts and falcons; Woodcock and gundogs; Short-billed woodcock and other oddities; Woodcock around the world.
A celebration, in words and art, of the natural history of the woodcock and its place in sport. Includes much solid information and advice useful to the practical shooter. Chapters include: Introducing the woodcock; Woodcock roding; Woodcock at the nest; Do woodcock carry their young?; Woodcock migration; The woodcock in winter; "Right and left" - the coveted double; Woodcock - springes, cock-shuts and falcons; Woodcock and gundogs; Short-billed woodcock and other oddities; Woodcock around the world.
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Book Code
42901
| Author | McKelvie (Colin Laurie). (1950-2008). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 42901 |
| ISBN | 0905649834 / 0905649834. |
| Book Description | End-papers / edges foxed / spotted else good in faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1986 |
| Publisher | Debrett. |
| Place | London. |