Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting Books

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 vintage work contains a guide to sea fishing, being a comprehensive and informative book on sea fishing and sea tackle. The descriptions of tackle and baits will be found most useful to those who visit the sea-side on health and pleasure-seeing...

This antique text constitutes a detailed handbook on the subject of taxidermy. A great book, full of timeless information and a plethora of detailed illustrations, 'The Sportsman's Handbook' will greatly appeal to the discerning taxidermist and...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive and practical guide on the culture, breeding, rearing, trapping, preserving, cross-mating, protecting, stocking, hunting, and propagation of a variety of birds. It includes information on pheasants, game birds,...

This vintage work contains a comprehensive guide to fishing for pike, with information on methods, equipment, common problems, trolling, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and full of useful and often interesting information, this text is...

This antiquarian volume contains an account of the author's experiences camping and fishing in Maine, in the Unites States of America. Full of interesting, funny, and sometimes exiting anecdotes of camp-life and fishing excursions, this text will appeal...

This text contains a detailed guide to game water birds of the Atlantic coast and the lakes of the United States, with a full account of the sporting along the seashores and inland waters. It also contains supplementary remarks on breech-loaders and...

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 antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to fly-making. Written in plain, simple language and containing step-by-step instructions and a wealth useful information on the subject, this text will be of considerable utility to the modern...

""Souvenir of Country Scenes and Field Sports in Old England"" is a book written by Irving Van Wart and published in 1880. The book is a collection of essays and illustrations that depict the English countryside and the sports and activities that were...

Fish Tails: And Some True Ones (1897) is a collection of stories and anecdotes about fishing, written by Hall and Bradnock. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different type of fish or fishing technique. The authors share their...

Rambles After Sport; Or, Travels And Adventures In The Americas And At Home has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book...

What is leadership? There are probably as many definitions of leadership as there are different types of trout flies. And each definition tends to be fit for the specific situation and context a leader is facing. The same is true for which fly to use. It...

<h2>Embrace the past and make it your future: discover what made our ancestors such great survivalists.</h2> <p>Are you attracted to the idea of <b>simple living</b> where you have no distractions, no demands on your time,...

First published in 1928, this vintage book contains a detailed guide to game birds, with a special focus on those native to England. Including lots of useful and interesting information, this profusely-illustrated handbook will appeal to those with an...

This is a vintage guide to training and managing a dog for hunting purposes, with chapters on breeding and selection, different methods of breaking, the various breeds of hunting dogs, the requirements of a trainer, and much more. Although old, it...

""A Digest of the Laws Relating to the Game of This Kingdom"" is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations governing the hunting and shooting of game in England in the late 18th century. Written by John Paul, the book contains a collection of all...

I am not an author, nor do I claim to be. However I am very interested in getting you to read my book. I want to share with you the many secrets that lie beyond the boundaries of land! Those secrets that stretch far out into the ocean.My friends wanted...

The book ""Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers"" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its...

The book ""Habits, Haunts and Anecdotes of the Moose and Illustrations from Life"" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in...

"Am liebsten am Wasser" - der bunte Erzählband für alle leidenschaftlichen Angler. Erleben und genießen Sie fesselnde Geschichten vom Wasser, die spannender und komischer sind als das beste Anglerlatein. Folgen Sie FISCH & FANG-Redakteur Markus Heine an...

"I fish because ... I can't turn myself into a trout!"Telling a good fish story is a skill that, like good wine or cheese, gets better with age. In The Venerable Fly Tyers, Dave Jankowski presents the true antics and adventures of a group...

Ant developed a fascination for the natural world at an early age, becoming especially passionate about fishing and diving. It has been a constant theme throughout his life and so, when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the early age of 48 years, it...

In this unique exploration of fly-fishing as a spiritual practice, an Episcopal priest and a rabbi share what it can teach us about awe and wonder in the natural world, the benefits of solitude, the blessing of community and the search for the Divine.

How many striped bass of 60 pounds or more have you heard about? How about 70 pounds? Read the passion, dedication and plain luck to be at the right place and time. You can't plan on catching one of these giants but you can read why planning was...

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. Extensively illustrated with text and full page diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a...

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 three full page plates. Contents Include: Preface; Introductory;...

This fascinating early work will appeal to fishing enthusiasts and historians alike, and contains a wealth of information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text diagrams and drawings. Contents Include: Sea Fishing is...

This early work is a fascinating read on trout fishing that contains much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Trout Fishing Tackle; Fly Casting; Dry-fly Fishing; Wet-fly Fishing; Bass Fishing Equipment;...

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Introduction; The Outfit; Bottom Feeding Fish, Etc.; The Cod, The Whiting, Pouting, The Haddock,...

This is a fascinating read for any fishing enthusiast or historian. A comprehensive guide to fishing in New York State, including breeds and species present in New York State waters, a map of fishing in the region, and a list of fishing contest winners...

Originally published in 1928. Detailed and practical information on the subject treated in a clear and concise manner. The illustrated contents include: Historical - Military, Target and Pocket Arms - Ammunition - Sights - Positions - Target Shooting -...

This book contains a comprehensive guide to float-line sea fishing, with a specific focus on catching salmon and sea-trout. This timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern fishermen, and includes a wealth of invaluable information on equipment,...

This early works on Wildfowling is an informative and illustrated look at the subject. Contents include; Shoulder Guns, ETC, Clothing & Impedimenta, Dogs, Shore Shooting, Geese, Goose Shooting, Fresh Marsh Shooting, The Punt Gun, The Gear for Punt and...

Robert Smith Surtees was a 19th century English editor, novelist and sporting writer. Surtees began writing for the New Sporting Magazine in 1831, contributing the comic papers, which appeared as Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities. Jorrocks, the sporting...

Shooting, Boating, and Fishing: For Young Sportsmen is a book written by Thomas Robinson Warren and first published in 1871. The book is intended to be a guide for young men who are interested in outdoor sports such as shooting, boating, and fishing. The...

Pheasants and Pheasantries is a book written by John Baily in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to pheasants and their breeding, rearing, and management. It covers the history of pheasant breeding, the different species of pheasants, their...

"Lost in the Hellhole" is the story of a man and his two young son's survival in the wilderness of Oregon during the worst blizzard in many years. How could William, Chris, and Joe know that a one-day hunting trip in the mountains of Oregon and a sudden...

In 1962, young Arthur McCutcheon hails from a well-to-do family who want ivied collegiate walls for him. Instead, Arthur is drawn to the tree-covered hills of Painted Post. Just beginning to explore the forests, Arthur's life is turned upside down by...

Le livre ""Du Droit Du Chasseur: Sur Le Gibier Dans Toutes Les Phases Des Chasses A Tir Et A Courre (1884)"" �����crit par Fran�����ois Ferdinand Villequez est un ouvrage complet sur le droit de chasse et les diff�����rentes phases de la chasse au tir et...

""Tales of Pity on Fishing, Shooting, and Hunting"" is a book written by A. M. P. and published in 1814. The book is intended to teach young readers about the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect. The stories included in the book are...