The Pointer And His Predecessors: An Illustrated History Of The Pointing Dog From The Earliest Times (1906)

Arkwright, William

ISBN 10: 1104448734 / ISBN 13: 9781104448738

Edité par Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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""The Pointer And His Predecessors"" is a historical account of the evolution and development of pointing dogs from the earliest times. Written by William Arkwright and originally published in 1906, this book is an illustrated guide that traces the ancestry of the pointer and its predecessors. It explores the various breeds of dogs that were used for hunting and describes how they were selectively bred to create the modern-day pointer.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the history of pointing dogs. The first chapter provides an overview of the different types of dogs that were used for hunting in ancient times. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the history of specific breeds, including the Spanish pointer, the French pointer, and the English pointer.Throughout the book, Arkwright provides detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics and hunting abilities of each breed. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the dogs and their hunting techniques.In addition to its historical content, ""The Pointer And His Predecessors"" also provides practical advice for training and caring for pointing dogs. It includes information on breeding, feeding, and health care, as well as tips for training dogs to hunt effectively.Overall, ""The Pointer And His Predecessors"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of pointing dogs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of hunting dogs or the evolution of dog breeds.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Présentation de l'éditeur: The Pointer and his Pre-- decessors in its original form, a demand appears to have arisen for a cheaper, more portable edition, which shall be suitable for everyday use. To meet tlus demand the present volume has been designed, to synchronise if possible with a similar edition in French. It has been carefully revised throughout and a few additions have been made chiefly to the chapter on kennel management: otherwise it remains unaltered. The general arrangement is identical, with the exception that the descriptions of the illustrations, formerly in a separate chapter, have been distributed, so that each may be opposite the picture of which it treats; and the forty original plates have been reduced to twenty-two of the most apposite in order to make the book as compact as possible. After consideration, the chapter that deals with Shows and Working Trials has beoi left untouched because since 1901, 3ie year when it was written, there has been no appreciable change in the policy of the various canine Soaeties. One fresh subject alone seems to me to require con sideration. The late Mr. G. J. Cornish, in the course of a most thoughtful criticism of this book for Country Life, remarked, There is only one bed-rock subject whidi Mr. Arkwright does not discuss, and that is the history of the growth and transmission of the or habit of pointing. This omission not having been due to any cloudiness in my own mind as to the derivation of the phenomenon, I am now presenting my view of the subject without dunung for it any special originality.
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Titre : The Pointer And His Predecessors: An ...
Éditeur : Kessinger Publishing
Date d'édition : 2009
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : New