Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting Books

This vintage book contains the fascinating treatise on being a rifleman, with information on the use of a rifle in war, what makes a rifleman, what a rifleman needs to know... and more. This text offers its readers a unique insight into what it means to...

This book contains a complete and detailed handbook on traditional horseback hunting, written by the master of sports writing, John “Stonehenge” Walsh. A comprehensive and detailed guide to hunting from horseback, this wonderful book would make the...

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...

Sea Fishing From Small Boats is a comprehensive guide containing all the information needed for successful small-boat fishing. This book comprises a wealth of angling information that, combined with a plethora of wonderfully detailed illustrations,...

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

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

A guide to the history and skills needed to fish the sea from land and pier. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these...

This book presents an encyclopaedia to the inexperienced man who seeks a deatailed and complete guide in the practice of sea fishing. This volume includes contributions on Antipodean and foreign fish by W. Senior, Tarpon by A. C. Harmsworth and Whaling...

This book details with a wonderful sense of narrative a number of deer-hunts, expertly recounted by Henry William Herbert under his pen name, “Frank Forrester”. These fascinating accounts are told with uncanny realism, chronicling the problems and...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to fly-fishing. Founded on nature and tested by the experience of nearly forty years in various parts of the United Kingdom, this book is the definitive guide on the subject, and contains comprehensive...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to old English game fowl, being a treatise on their history, description, management, breeding, and feeding. This detailed and comprehensive book contains a wealth of useful and practicable information, and is...

This vintage book contain a comprehensive for guide to fly-fishing for grayling and umber, with information on how when, and where to catch them. Complete with simple instructions and useful illustrations, this timeless volume constitutes a valuable...

This antiquarian volume contains a practical guide to dry-fly fishing, especially written to fill the gap created by the absence of American dry-fly fishing literature. Written in simple, clear language and full of interesting information and practical...

Included in this volume: "The Voyage to New Zealand, 1925," "Island Stopover," "Destination: Bay of Islands - the Angler's El Dorado," "Hunting the Big Game Fish," "Bounty from The Sea," "The Lure of the Great Striped Marlin," "A World-Record Fish and...

This story is a humorously fantasized account of the real-life experiences of the author. It is an account of a woman, raised and educated in the midwest, whose passion for great art leads her to a very successful position at New York's Metropolitan...

The last few years have seen major changes to the laws governing the offshore, created by international agreements, Canadian legislation, and court decisions. This is the first Canadian book to deal comprehensively and systematically with these important...

This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through the material needed to conduct sniper training. Subjects include equipment, weapon capabilities, fundamentals of marksmanship and ballistics, field skills, mission...

Mr. Moss states in the foreword that he has published his book because the American citizen were no longer a nation of shots, he cites the fact that of the 119,847 National Guardsmen on the rolls at the time of the Mexican Border incident 47% had never...

Originally published in 1936, this is an excellent manual on British animal tracks and tracking. The book is full of clear diagrams and natural history information and is still of much practical use today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

This vintage book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to fishing from the shore. Complete with helpful information on locations, equipment and rods, habits and habitats, bait, tackle, and much more, this volume is a perfect introductory text...

Originally published in 1934, this book covers every phase of coarse fishing from A to Z and includes a chapter on Thames Trouting. Practised anglers will enjoy those features in this book which are quite new to angling literature, while the novice could...

Originally published in 1867. The book contains fascinating and detailed, illustrated chapters on old trapping and vermin control methods. Also included are notes and illustrations on poachers, alarm guns, punt guns, lark mirrors etc.

Originally published in 1891. The author was an experienced all-round sportsman but favoured deer stalking above all. This book describes many of his fascinating exploits stalking Red and Fallow deer in the Scottish Highlands and elsewhere. It contains...

Biographical sketches of four famous names from the early days of sporting shooting. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport, feats and lives of Rev. William Barker Daniel -...

Originally published in Cheltenham, 1879. First editions are now very rare and extremely expensive. The author first fished in Derbyshire before moving to Cheltenham where he perfected a practical method of dry fly fishing. This illustrated book contains...

Biographical sketches of four of the most renowned early British anglers. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of Izaak Walton - Charles Cotton - Thomas Tod Stoddart...

This volume contains a classic handbook on the art of taxidermy and includes all the information an existing or prospective taxidermist needs to know about their enterprise. Complete with detailed diagrams and simple directions, this volume constitutes a...

Originally published in 1903. A fascinating and comprehensive study of the wild rabbit. Its management, natural history and methods of taking it are discussed in detail. Illustrated

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on...

Hunting Tales, through the great inspiration of its writer, tells the stories of the adventures and exciting encounters of Luis Gerardo Castillo Vargas, inveterate hunter, founding member of the Safari Club Internacional Central Peru Chapter, and...

Cuentos Cinegéticos, a traves de la gran inspiracion de su escritor, relata las historias de las aventuras y los emocionantes lances de Luis Gerardo Castillo Vargas, cazador empedernido, miembro fundador del Safari Club Internacional Central Peru Chapter...

Embark on a year-long journey through the German countryside with this captivating guide to the art and science of hunting. Author Wolf Helmhardt von Hohberg shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise, offering tips and insights for novice and seasoned...

This magazine, published in the early 20th century, was devoted to the interests of hunters and fishermen. Each issue contains articles, photographs, and stories relating to outdoor sports, as well as advertisements for guns, fishing gear, and other...

Ce livre est un guide pratique sur le maniement du revolver Mangeot-Comblain, expliquant non seulement comment charger le revolver mais aussi les précautions à prendre pour éviter les accidents pendant cette opération.This work has been selected by...

In this charming book, George Foster Braithwaite shares his love of the sport of fishing and his passion for the abundant trout and salmon to be found in the rivers and lakes of Westmorland in northern England. With vivid descriptions of the natural...

This historical book delves into the archives of the Koninklijke Gilde van Sint-Sebastiaen, a historic archery guild in Brugge, Belgium. Full of interesting facts and anecdotes, this book provides a glimpse into the lives of the members of the guild and...

Diese Dichtung aus der Antike beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema der Jagd. Der Autor beschreibt in eindringlicher Weise die Natur und die Psyche der Tiere und beleuchtet damit auf einfühlsame Weise die Ethik und die Ästhetik der Jagd. Das Werk ist damit eine...

Un racconto sulle pesche e le caccie nelle valli di Comacchio, scritto da B. G. B.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 is in the "public domain in...

This book presents the official rules for trap shooting as adopted by the National Gun Association in 1890, as well as revised game laws for western states and territories. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the sport and its...

An exhaustive reference work covering all aspects of riflery, from the history of firearms to the latest shooting techniques. Written by renowned expert Arthur Corbin Gould and featuring hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this encyclopedia is a...

A collection of fishing and outdoor related essays covering a variety of topics such as equipment, techniques, species, and experiences. Written by a renowned British angler and author in the late 1800s.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Un traité sur la chasse en France au XVe siècle, écrit par Jacques de Brézé, Grand Sénéchal de Normandie. Le livre contient également une section sur les exploits du chien Souillard. Cette édition a été publiée par le baron J. Pichon au XIXe siècle.This...

Un guide unique pour la capture des oiseaux, Aviceptologie Françoise traite des nombreuses ruses et stratagèmes que les chasseurs peuvent utiliser pour attraper des oiseaux. Kresz et Bulliard examinent les différents types de pièges et de filets, ainsi...

A comprehensive guide to fishing gear, with a particular focus on gun fishing-rod tackle requisites, written by the well-respected fishing gear company Hardy Brothers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

L'Art d'Archérie est un livre d'Henri Gallice sur l'histoire de la pratique du tir à l'arc depuis l'Antiquité jusqu'à l'époque moderne. Le livre propose également des astuces pour les archers ; y compris comment fabriquer eux-mêmes leur propres arcs. Ce...