Glimpse a mid-19th century world of fox hunting, kennels, and racing, told through practical field notes and veterinary guidance.
This edition compiles period discussions on humane hunting practices, the risks of overexertion, and the value of care for horses and hounds. It includes practical remedies, cautions against overuse of “physic” on dogs and horses, and debates over tools like the martingale, all framed by a hunter’s everyday experience. You’ll also encounter race reports, calendar notes, and intelligence from English and American sporting circles of the era.
Ideal for readers of historic sports writing, animal welfare in 19th-century sports, and the culture of fox hunting and horse racing.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the Victorian sport of foxhunting, particularly as it was practiced in mid-19th century England. It details the management of kennels, the buying, breeding, and training of hounds, and the care and maintenance of hunting horses. The author was both an experienced sportsman and a skilled veterinarian, and this book is the culmination of years of research. It provides not only a detailed guide to Victorian foxhunting, but also a glimpse into the social history of the era. The author's insights and observations provide a unique and valuable perspective on this popular sport. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527795273_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527795273
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527795273
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)