THE COMPLETE GAME SHOOT. By John Humphreys.

1992 1st edition. 4to. Pp208. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Brown boards.

This is a complete introduction to all aspects of game shooting. Chapters include; the golden age; the quarry; waterfowl inland; kitting out; safety in the field; straight shooting; etiquette on the shooting day; the shoot captain; the keeper's year; the beater and his dog; the picker-up; the law, big bags, guests, poachers, public relations; various essentials -insurance, game cart, associations, magazines and books, game book, the local club, vehicles. Includes a chapter on cookery by Angela Humphreys.