THE COMPLETE FISHERMAN'S CATALOG. By Harmon Henkin.

THE COMPLETE FISHERMAN'S CATALOG. By Harmon Henkin.

THE FLYFISHERS': An anthology to mark the centenary of The Flyfishers'  Club 1884 - 1984. Written by members.

THE FLYFISHERS': An anthology to mark the centenary of The Flyfishers' Club 1884 - 1984. Written by members.

THE LANGUAGE OF SPORT. By C.E. Hare.

1939 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxvi,192. B/w illustrations from old engravings. Green cloth, upper board titled in yellow, spine titled in gilt. D/w price, 7s. 6d. net.

An excellent reference to the ancient terms of venery, group names for birds and animals, and the language of natural history and field sports. Chapters include: Beasts of venery, chase and warren; 'All manner of dere'; The wild boar, the bear and the wolf; Foxhunting, beagling and otter hunting; Shooting; Fishing; Hawking; Vermin; General terms; Hunting cries and music; Fottprints; Animals retiring to rest; The dislodgment of animals; Ordure or excrement; Tails of animals; Cries of animals; The mating of naimals; Breaking and dressing; The colours and descriptions of horses. Group terms: Birds; animals; Fishes and insects. Bibliography: The authorities; 'The Book of St. Albans'; A digression; some Dutch terms; Pet names.
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Book Code
37666
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Author Hare (Charles Elam). (b.1893).
Book Code 37666
ISBN B0006AOSE8.
Book Description Cloth clean and bright, uniform slight browning else very good. Tape reinforcement to edges of foxed but non price-clipped dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1939
Publisher Country Life.
Place London.