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    The Eton College Hunt - A Short History Of Beagling At Eton

    By A. C. Crossley

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    About this ebook

    The idea of a school having an annual hunt seems odd to most people but then most people did not go to Eton. This fascinating guide to the most popular of field sports is a wonderful window into a life that few people know.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCampbell Press
    Release dateApr 16, 2013
    ISBN9781473382480
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