Contained within this vintage book is a timeless guide to fly-fishing, with chapters on how to make the flies and which types are to be used in which months.
Frederick Courteney Selous (1851-1917) was a British explorer, hunter and conservationist, and is most remembered for his activities in Southeast Africa.
This antiquarian text contains a complete guide to fox hunting, with information on handling hounds, controlling the field, the nature of the fox, correct use of equipment, and much more.
Originally called "e;Hawking or Faulconry"e;, this title was originally published in 1686 as part of the author's classic work - "e;The Gentleman's Recreation.
This fascinating book was first published in London 1911, with the writer relating his experiences as a professional rat and rabbit exterminator during the late 1800s.
Originally published in 1848, this book was so well received by sportsmen and dog owners alike, that several more editions were published in ensuing years.
Originally published in 1928, 'Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man' by Siegfried Sassoon is the ever-popular novel featuring the young 'George Sherston', whom we follow through a series of frequently humorous stories and adventures.
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.
This book contains two classic articles on fishing, looking specifically at angling and fly-fishing in the highlands of Bavaria and in the Black Forest.
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 classic handbook instructs the reader on how to successfully wield and use a shotgun for hunting, and includes guidance on safe and dangerous procedures.
Originally published in 1898, this early work contains a mass of varied and well digested information on the subject, and its value is further enhanced by a large number of finely executed illustrations.
Originally published in 1914, "e;The Dry Fly and Fast Water"e; is a complete guide to fly fishing, with simple instructions and helpful tips from a life-long fly fisher.
This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to keeping and breeding game birds, with information on pheasants, quail, ducks, bantam, and more.
This book is an account of three years' of East Equatorial Africa ivory-hunting under Mount Kenia and among the Ndorobo natives of the Lorogi mountains.
Originally published in 1900, this fascinating account of the big game of the United States and its chase with horse hound and rifle, is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all hunting enthusiasts.
This vintage text contains a comprehensive handbook on small bore rifle shooting, with information on equipment, marksmanship, target shooting, practical shooting, rifle ranger, and rifle clubs.
Well over 300 freshwater fish species found in the regions rivers; lakes and dams feature in this fully revised third edition of Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa.
With the popularity of IDPA, IPSC and silhouette competition, and a variety of available choices for hunting and concealed carry, handgun accuracy has never been more important.
This antiquarian volume contains a detailed account of a hunter's rambles among the wild regions of the Rocky mountains, being a general description of the country, climate, rivers, lakes, mountains, and a view of the life led by a hunter in those regions.
"e;Norfolk Broad and River Fishing"e; provides a detailed account of fishing for pike and other course fish on the Norfolk Broads and surrounding rivers.