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    Hunting the Fox
    Hunting the Fox
    Hunting the Fox
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    Hunting the Fox

    By R. G. Verney

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    This antiquarian text contains a complete guide to fox hunting, with information on handling hounds, controlling the field, the nature of the fox, correct use of equipment, and much more. This comprehensive guide to fox hunting is timeless, and contains all the information a modern fox hunter could possibly need to know about his sport. It will appeal to anyone with a keen interest in hunting, and will be of special appeal to the discerning collector of such literature. The chapters of this text include: 'The Future of Fox Hunting', 'Masters of Foxhounds', 'Cub-Hunting', 'Regular Hunting', 'Control of the Field', 'Drawing', 'Pace from Covert to Covert', 'The Huntsman', 'Qualities Required', etcetera. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new biography of the author.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateMar 5, 2013
    ISBN9781447488491
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