Records of the Chase and Memories of Celebrated Sportsmen e-bog

This vintage book contains a detailed account of English fox hunting in the nineteenth century, with information on popular locations, notable figures, important developments, and more. A fascinating insight into English fox hunting, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "e;The Origin of Hunting"e;, "e;The First Foxhounds"e;, "e;Masters and Privileges"e;, "e;The Origin of Hounds"e;, "e;Instinct and Foxes"e;, "e;The Fame of Leicestershire"e;, "e;The Shires"e;, "e;Beaufort and Badminton"e;, "e;Cheltenham and V.W.H."e;, "e;Sporting Shropshire"e;, "e;Hampshire"e;, "e;Staghounds"e;, "e;Railways and Hunting"e;, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume was originally published in 1922 an is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.