THE HISTORY OF HUNTING Chalmers 1936 Fox Sport Horse Hounds Foxhunting Riding

by Patrick Chalmers

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First edition

Book Title ~ The History Of Hunting Author ~ Patrick Chalmers Publisher ~ J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. © Date ~ 1936, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present. Cover ~ Brown hardcover with gilt decoration on the front cover and spine and gilt lettering on the spine. With Mylar protected Dustjacket. Number of Pages ~ 384 pages, with Index. Illustrated ~ Yes, with drawings and photographs of art. About forty illustrations. Book measures about ~ 8 5/8 inches X 5 3/4 inches X 2 inches. Condition ~ Good. The Dustjacket has a few marks on the back (see last photo). The Book has some very faint tanning on the flyleaves. There is some very minor light foxing in a small area of about sixteen pages. There is a very small piece of the bottom outside corner of the first blank page missing. Otherwise the Book is in Good condition! The majority (about 97%) of the pages ARE clean! About the Book ~ Content and Scope Chronological Account: Traces the development and traditions of hunting in Britain from classical and early English roots through the medieval period, Tudors, Stuarts, and into Georgian and Victorian times. Historical References: Includes deep dives into historical figures and texts, such as William Twici (huntsman to King Edward II) and his medieval treatise on the art of hunting, alongside commentary and notes by later experts like Sir Henry Dryden. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This scarce Book would be nice for any Fox Hunting Historian, Fox Hunter, Hunt Sta

• Publisher: J B Lippincott Co
• Year: 1936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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