SHOOTING & SPORT IN ENGLAND

PAST AND PRESENT. By Colonel E.C.C. Hartopp. This entertaining but little known book was first published in London in 1894 as Sport in England. It is a fascinating historical record of the shooting field in late 19th century England. Read Country Books has now re-published it in its entirety, as part of their History of Shooting series, using the original text and retaining the many illustrations. The Eton educated author was a man of means, but was equally at home when working his ferrets, assisting a keeper with his many tasks, or taking numerous high birds on exclusive sporting estates. Thirty concise chapters illustrate the author s experiences of the above, and also include many jottings and valuable hints on related subjects