Description
| Product ID: | 9781846893605 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Game Shooting: An Illustrated History |
| Authors: | Author: David S. D. Jones |
| Page Count: | 264 |
| Subjects: | History of sport, History of sport, Hunting or shooting animals and game, Hunting or shooting animals & game |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating New paperback edition - This fascinating and comprehensive book covers all aspects of the history of shooting, drawing on historic illustrations, diaries, game books, and personal testimonies from sportsmen and gamekeepers. Game Shooting for sporting purposes has taken place in England since the first half of the sixteenth century. David Jones has written a fascinating and comprehensive book covering the history of the sport from its inception to the present day. He examines changes in the typical shooting day, based on surviving diaries, newspaper articles and other historical documents. He charts the development of shooting in England, Wales and Scotland, across Europe and worldwide, including the planning and organisation required to support the growing popularity of the sport.Game Shooting contains a large selection of historic illustrations, photographs, articles and documents, providing an accurate record and unique insight into the lives of those involved. A fascinating book suitable for anyone with an interest in the sport. |
| Imprint Name: | Quiller Publishing Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Quiller Publishing Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-06-14 |
