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A Book of the Wilderness and Jungle with Big Game Hunting Anecdotes by Aflalo, F., G. Originally published in the early 1900s in London. A book of big game hunting and natural history anecdotes...

Originally published in the early 1900s. this extremely scarce hunting book is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition; we have now republished it using the original text and photographs...

Originally published in London 1905, this book was considered essential reading for anyone new to English field sports and especially to overseas visitors wishing to take part in English game...

This vintage book contains two papers written by William Morris concerning the preservation of Westminster Abbey. These interesting and informative papers contain a wealth of information on the...

Originally published in 1931. This is a comprehensive work on the sport of beagling and the beagle in sport and kennel. The illustrated contents include chapters on: The Hound Brood Bitches Whelps...

This vintage book contains a complete and practical guide to the breeding, exhibiting, and general management of canaries. This accessible and profusely illustrated guide includes all the information...

COCKING SCIENCE by "OLD FAMILY" - Originally published in 1939 and never before reprinted. This edition is republished as part of Read Country Book's "History of Cockfighting" series. The book was...

First published in London 1814, this is one of the rarest sporting books of its time, with first editions commanding astronomical prices. Colonel Hanger was a celebrated sportsman and soldier, famous...

This antique book contains a detailed guide to foreign birds commonly kept as pets in cages and aviaries. This book describes the different species that experience has shown to be the most suitable...

Originally published in 1880, this classic manual on ferrets and ferreting contains a great deal of advice and information still of much practical use to today's ferreters. Many of the earliest...

Ferrets, Rats and Traps, originally published in 1897 as: "Ferrets Their Management in Health and Disease." By Nicholas Everitt. This hitherto rare and much sought after book was the first...

Originally published in the 1930s as part of the Sportsman's Library Series. A book devoted to the pursuit of game in Scotland. It covers the complete range of sport to be had in the highlands and...

FISHERMAN'S KNOTS amp WRINKLES Comprising: KNOTS, SPLICES, ETC., AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. FLY DRESSING: A SIMPLE METHOD NET MAKING FOR AMATEURS MODELLING FISH IN PLASTER HINTS AND WRINKLES Knots are...

Originally published in 1931, this book was the first definitive 'Big Game Hunting' anthology to be published in the English language. This is a wonderful collection of the best writings by the best...

HANDLING AND NURSING THE GAME COCK. A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLANATION AND INSTRUCTION ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS IN HANDLING AND NURSING GAME COCKS IN BATTLE. VARIOUS INJURIES DESCRIBED AND NURSING...

HARE HUNTING By "TANTARA." (A Master of Harriers.) First published in London, 1893, this is one of the rarest of books dealing with English hare-hunting and the hounds that hunt them. It has long...

Originally called "Hawking or Faulconry", this title was originally published in 1686 as part of the author's classic work - "The Gentleman's Recreation.", and is now considered an important...

Originally published in 1904, this rare early work on the revolver and its use, is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. We are now republishing it, using the original text and...

Originally published in 1904, this rare early work on the revolver and its use, is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. We are now republishing it, using the original text and...

Hints To Hunters, Sportsmen And Travellers On Dress, Equipment, and Camp Life (Big Game Hunting / Safari Series) Originally published in 1874 as "Wrinkles or Hints to Sportsmen", this rare early work...

Histories Of Game Strains (History Of Cockfighting Series) Originally published in the early 1900's, this book is now rare and much sought after in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have...

This vintage book contains a complete manual for the sportsman, game preserver, gamekeeper, and amateur on the art of taking animals and birds in traps, snares, and nets. Profusely illustrated and...

This vintage book contains a complete manual for the sportsman, game preserver, gamekeeper, and amateur on the art of taking animals and birds in traps, snares, and nets. Profusely illustrated and...

Originally published in 1898, this rare early work on fox, hare and drag hunting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Read Country Books have republished it in an affordable, high...

Originally published in 1898, this rare early work on fox, hare and drag hunting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Read Country Books have republished it in an affordable, high...

A political history of the Indian state, originally published in the 1930s. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...

This entertaining little book was first published in 1923. The author wrote it with the intention of its contents providing amusement at parties for both children and adults. Its success was proven...

FOREWORD: Visible biological radiations have always greatly attracted mans curiosity fireflies and glow worms, I uniiiit went wood, phosphorescent meat, and the illuminating organs of deep sea fish...

This vintage book contains a collection of lectures given by Silvanus P. Thompson on the subject of electromagnetism. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of interesting and timeless...

Memoirs Of The Life Of The Late John Mytton, Esq. With Notices Of His Hunting, Shooting, Driving, Racing, Eccentric And Extravagant Exploits. By Nimrod. Originally published in 1837. A cracking...