Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting Books

This book "Pike And Other Coarse Fish - Baits And Bait-Catching", contains a detailed guide to catching pike and other course fish, with sections on tools and equipment, bait, habits and habitats, technique, common problems, and more. Written by H...

This vintage work contains an interesting and informative guide to fishing on the Thames, including anecdotes, historical information, and practical hints and tips conducive to successfully fishing for trout in this location. Written in simple, informal...

This antiquarian book constitutes one volume of a detailed and useful guide to falconry, and includes information on the peregrine, eyesses, ''hacking'' hawks, training, game hawking, records of sport, and magpie hawking. This fascinating and extensively...

This text contains a fascinating and detailed treatise on wildfowl shooting from within a boat. A great text detailing the thrills and vagaries of duck shooting from afloat, this text is sure to interest the duck hunting enthusiast and promises to...

This vintage book contains an essay entitled "The African Buffalo" by F. J. Jackson. This detailed essay originally constituted the eleventh chapter of Clive Phillipps-Wolley's 1894 volume, "Big Game Shooting" and contains a wealth of information on...

This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful guide to big game sea fishing, being a collection of historical notes and authentic anecdotes pertaining to the hunting and catching of sharks. Written in clear, plain language and full of...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This text contains a collection of interesting, amusing, and, at times, entirely thrilling anecdotes related to tarpon fishing in Florida, USA. As well as offering its readers tales of close encounters with sharks and a plethora of other vicissitudes and...

This is a fantastic brief guide to course fishing and floats fishing. Containing notes about tackle, hooks, rods, creels, landing nets, floats, shot and lead wire, the plummet, and a fisherman's knife. A fine little addition to the bookshelf of anyone...

This antiquarian book contains an account of a ten day-long tarpon fishing trip off the coast of Florida. This interesting and entertaining account is highly recommended for fishing enthusiasts, and will be of special utility to those with a particular...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fishing for pike - written by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell. With information on bait, tactics, and techniques, this novice-friendly guide constitutes a must-read for beginners with an interest in pike...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and accessible guide to salmon-fishing with the fly, and also contains a few notes on fly-fishing for sea-trout. This volume aims to be instructive to readers who are inexperienced in the art of fly-fishing,...

This early manual on fly-fishing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It will prove of great interest to the present day fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport. It contains much information that is still useful and practical...

This antiquarian book constitutes one volume of a detailed and useful guide to falconry, and includes information on kite hawking, hare hawking, merlins, management, lark hawking, the hobby, the lanner, sport in India, and other related issues. This...

This early sea fishing handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at whippings, servings, knots, hooks and sundry wrinkles that will prove of great interest to the fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport...

This antiquarian book constitutes one volume of a detailed and useful guide to falconry, and includes information on the modern falconer, a discussion implements used, and a glossary of terms. This fascinating and extensively illustrated text will be of...

This early handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at rifles and ammunition that will prove of great interest to the hunting and shooting enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and...

This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A detailed description of the Brocklesby hunt foxhounds that will prove of great interest to the hunting enthusiast or historian of the sport. Extensively illustrated with black...

This vintage volume contains a complete handbook on taxidermy and zoological collecting, with information that will appeal to the amateur taxidermist, collector, osteologist, sportsman, and traveller. With helpful illustrations and a wealth of useful...

This antiquarian book contains a concise introductory guide to sea fishing in Cornwall. Including information on habits and habitats, rods and equipment, bait, technique, and much more, this volume constitutes the ideal introduction to sea fishing. It is...

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive treatise on using 'the spinning method' for catching salmon and trout. This thorough treatment of the subject offers the reader a detailed, scientific approach to this particular method of fishing, and it...

This fascinating book is the fifth part of a series of books which provides a detailed and easy to follow guide to collecting and preserving a wide range of animals. This part concentrates on mounting game heads, and includes the chapters: 'Mounting Game...

This fascinating book is the second part of a series of books which provides a detailed and easy to follow guide to collecting and preserving a wide range of animals. This part concentrates on birds, and includes the chapters: 'How to Mount Birds—General...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This fascinating book is the third part of a series of books which provides a detailed and easy to follow guide to collecting and preserving a wide range of animals. This part concentrates on small animals, and includes the chapters: 'Small Animals',...

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text diagrams and drawings and eight photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; The Truth about...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. A wealth of anecdotal information from different authors that is illustrated with 12 full page...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: Action Now, Big Fish on Light...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: The Genesis of an Angler - Tackle and Equipment - The Way of a Trout - Wet-Fly...

This is a vintage guide to fishing in and around Maine, America. It contains entertaining and informative anecdotes of the authors extensive person experiences, as well as detailed descriptions and helpful advice complete with full page maps of the area...

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with eight full page photographs. Contents Include: Introduction, Boat Fishing: Management, Charts,...

This classic text offers the reader a personal and detailed account of one man's experiences fishing in the British Isles. These entertaining stories will appeal to those with a love of fishing, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections...

In this early work Bill Michael has collected the high points from his many years of experience and has written about them in a style that will delight the reader. Informative as well as entertaining Dry-Fly Trout Fishing is a book for both the novice...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful today. In this book are neatly summarized, surveyed, and described the game fishes of North America's ponds, brooks,...

This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Forty-eight text and full page drawings and diagrams illustrate this compelling work. Contents...

This early work is a fascinating guide to fishing for the younger reader. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the fisherman's bookshelf. Contents Include: Fresh Water Fishing - Bait Fishing for Pan Fish; Bait Fishing for Pickerel; Bait Fishing for...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Its 180 pages contain a wealth of photographs and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. Among...

In this classic guide to the art of fly fishing, Thomas Shirley offers readers a wealth of practical advice and insider knowledge. Whether you are a novice angler or an experienced pro, Shirley's insights are sure to help you improve your technique and...

This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the sport of rifle shooting. It provides a comprehensive account of the 1863 National Rifle-Shooting Match, with detailed descriptions of the participants, the rifles used, and the...

This book, written by an expert in the field, provides a comprehensive guide to fishing rod tackle manufacturing and fly dressing. It includes detailed instructions, diagrams and photographs of the processes involved, and is aimed at both amateur and...

Originally published in 1882, this book is a comprehensive guide to shooting and gun etiquette aimed at young sportsmen. Payne-Gallwey covers everything from choosing the right gun and ammunition to proper behavior on the shooting range and in the field...

In this humorous and informative book, John Bickerdyke provides advice and stories about angling. He covers topics such as the best time of day to fish, the best bait to use, and the dangers of fishing when the water is too high. This book is a must-read...

This guide to fishing tackle offers a detailed analysis of the different types of equipment and gear used in fishing. The author provides useful tips and techniques for selecting and maintaining fishing gear, making this a valuable resource for both...

An essential guide to the art of pike fishing, covering everything from bait selection to casting techniques.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work...

This compelling supplement to James A. Henshall's classic 'The Book of the Black Bass' offers a wealth of additional information on the popular fish. Henshall shares his extensive knowledge of bass behavior and fishing techniques, providing helpful tips...

This gripping memoir tells the story of Gordon Shepherd's adventures as a professional big game hunter in Africa. With vivid descriptions of the landscape and the unique challenges of hunting lions, elephants, and other fearsome creatures, this book is...

This book is a Telugu treatise on archery, inspired by the ancient Indian martial tradition of Dhanurveda. With a detailed exposition of the technique, strategy, and spirituality of archery, as well as the etiquette, ethics, and aesthetics of the sport,...

First published in 1653, this classic book on fishing and the pleasures of nature, written by Izaak Walton, has been, since its initial appearance, a favorite of anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. In this attractive edition, Walton's text is...