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The Waterloo Cup is a coursing event. The three-day event is run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England. It first started in 1836 and attracts thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches. It was founded by William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton, and, originally, was supported by his patronage.This short volume contains more information on the cup as well as the winners and runners-up.

This fantastic handbook on rearing dogs contains chapters on every aspect of the subject from selecting and breeding to training for exhibition. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of as much use to modern dog owners as it was when first published. Highly recommended for all owners of dogs and not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Starting in Dogs by T. M. Corbett", "Kennelling", "Feeding", "Diet Table, Dogs and Puppies", "Selecting a Stud Dog", "Whelping and Rearing". "Important Factors to Success", "How to Show a Dog By J. W. H. Beynon, Judge", "How to Train a Dog By Barbara Woodhead", "How to Train a Dog (with illustrations)", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Red Deer Stalking at Home and Abroad" is a collection of essays, articles, and personal experiences related to hunting red deer, written by various authors. Full of interesting information and entertaining stories, this volume is not to be missed by modern hunters and collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "An American's Impressions of Deer-Stalking in Scotland, by Charles W. Ogden", "The Future of Deerstalking", "The Red Deer in England", "The Red Deer in New Zealand", "The Stag That Escaped", "The Sportsman as an Empire Builder", "The Deer Forests of Scotland", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on deer stalking and hunting.

This is a detailed handbook on the Sealyham terrier, a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier originating as a working dog in Wales. With chapters on breeding, selection, rearing, and exhibition, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to modern Sealyham terrier owners and breeders, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. Chapters include: "Origin and History", "Champion Sealyhams", "Specialist Bodies-The Standard of Points", "To Those About to Take Up Breeding for the First Time", "To Those About to Build Kennels", "Some Hints on Mating Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches", "Breeding", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dog breeding.

"The Art of Big Game Fishing" is a detailed and profusely-illustrated handbook on catching large fish, with a particular focus on fishing in American waters. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of timeless information and is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in fishing for big game. Contents include: "The Tarpons and the Gar-Fish", "Tarpon and other Big Fishes of Florida", "The Masheer and the Bola: Natural History and Classification", "Masheer Fishing", "Fishing-Rods and Tackle for Masheer". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

This fantastic and comprehensive handbook on gun dogs contains chapters on everything from breeding and selection to breaking, training, and beyond. Interspersed with photographs and useful information, "Gun Dogs" constitutes a must-have for all owners and breeders of hunting dogs, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Gun Dog's Kennel", "The Gun Dog and its Food", "The Selection, Examination and Trail of a Gun Dog prior to Purchase", "Gun-Dog Breeding", "Jobbing or Hiring Dogs", "Breeding and Breaking Gun Dogs for Pleasure and Profit", "The Flat-Coated Retriever", "The Labrador Retriever", "The Golden Retriever", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gun dogs.

This is a vintage guide to fishing for course fish, with a particular focus on angling for pike. With chapters on everything from preparation and equipment to correct technique and avoiding problems, "The Art of Angling for Pike and Other Course Fish" will be of considerable utility to novice and seasoned fishermen alike. Contents include: "The Pike (Esox)", "Fishing for Pike: The Quarry", "Fishing for Pike: History and Habits", "Fishing for Pike: Fables and Records", "Fishing for Pike: Rods and Tackles", "Fishing for Pike: Spinning, Live-Baiting, and Pateronostering", "The Perches (Percidae)", "Perch: Paternoster and Float-Fishing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing. This is a vintage guide to fishing for course fish, with a particular focus on angling for pike. With chapters on everything from preparation and equipment to correct technique and avoiding problems, "The Art of Angling for Pike and Other Course Fish" will be of considerable utility to novice and seasoned fishermen alike. Contents include: "The Pike (Esox)", "Fishing for Pike: The Quarry", "Fishing for Pike: History and Habits", "Fishing for Pike: Fables and Records", "Fishing for Pike: Rods and Tackles", "Fishing for Pike: Spinning, Live-Baiting, and Pateronostering", "The Perches (Percidae)", "Perch: Paternoster and Float-Fishing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing. This is a vintage guide to fishing for course fish, with a particular focus on angling for pike. With chapters on everything from preparation and equipment to correct technique and avoiding problems, "The Art of Angling for Pike and Other Course Fish" will be of considerable utility to novice and seasoned fishermen alike. Contents include: "The Pike (Esox)", "Fishing for Pike: The Quarry", "Fishing for Pike: History and Habits", "Fishing for Pike: Fables and Records", "Fishing for Pike: Rods and Tackles", "Fishing for Pike: Spinning, Live-Baiting, and Pateronostering", "The Perches (Percidae)", "Perch: Paternoster and Float-Fishing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing. This is a vintage guide to fishing for course fish, with a particular focus on angling for pike. With chapters on everything from preparation and equipment to correct technique and avoiding problems, "The Art of Angling for Pike and Other Course Fish" will be of considerable utility to novice and seasoned fishermen alike. Contents include: "The Pike (Esox)", "Fishing for Pike: The Quarry", "Fishing for Pike: History and Habits", "Fishing for Pike: Fables and Records", "Fishing for Pike: Rods and Tackles", "Fishing for Pike: Spinning, Live-Baiting, and Pateronostering", "The Perches (Percidae)", "Perch: Paternoster and Float-Fishing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

This is a comprehensive guide to sea fishing, with a focus on fishing in British waters. Including a wealth of timeless information and chapters on catching every kind of fish, "Sea Fishing from Shore and Boat" constitutes a must-read for anyone serious about fishing. Contents include: "British Sea Fish", "Sea-Fishing: Introductory", "Sea-Fishing from Boats: Mackerel Fishing", "Sea-Fishing from Boats: Pollack Fishing", "Sea-fishing from Boats: Whiting and other Fish", "Sea-fishing from Boats: Bass-Fishing", "Sea-Fishing from Boats: General Remarks", "Sea-Fishing from Fixed Positions: Fishing from Rocks", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

First published in 1934, "Hounds" by Ivester Lloyd is a comprehensive handbook on hunting dogs, with information on their varieties and breeds, training, management, housing, diseases and ailments, and much more besides. This profusely-illustrated volume will appeal to modern rural sportspeople, and it would make for a fine addition to collections of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on working dogs.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to training a dog for hunting birds, with chapters on selection and breeding, breaking, psychology, equipment, and much more. Interspersed with personal anecdotes, this highly-readable handbook will appeal to modern hunters, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "First Days in the Field", "Getting on Game", "Gun-Shyness and Retrieving", "Hunting Quail and Pheasants", "A Successful Pheasant Hunt", "Wonderful Work", "Steadying to Shot and Wing", "A Little Canine Psychology", "Further Facts and Anecdotes", "Finishing Touches", "Things to be Aware Of", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gun dogs.

This volume contains a comprehensive treatise on hunting dogs, with a special focus on history and notable dog breeders. It provides an authentic insight into late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century English hunting, and it is highly recommended for those with an interest in traditional rural pursuits. Contents include: "The Pointer", "A Brief Survey of Early English and American History", "The Graphic Family and Their Contemporaries", "King of Kent, Mainspring, Osborne Ale, Duke of Hesson, Luck of the Goat", "The Rise of the Salter Pointers", "The Families of Rip Rap and Jingo", "The New Stars", "Alford's John", "Fishel's Frank", "Manitoba Rap", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with specially commissioned new introduction on gun dogs.

"The Art of Trout Fishing" is a collection of vintage articles on the trout, being a complete handbook on the trout with chaters on identifying, fishing, breeding, and more. Although old, these essays contains a wealth of timeless, practical information that will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in angling for or breeding trout. Contents include: "The Trout (Salmo Trutta): Classification", "The Breeding of Trout", "How to Make a Trout Farm", "Fishing with the Floating Fly", "Fishing with the Float Fly: Patterns of Flies", "Fishing with the Floating Fly: The Rod and Tackle", "Fishing with the Floating Fly: Throwing the Fly", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

This is a vintage guide to fishing for grayling and other related fish, with sections on identification, equipment, technique, bait, common pitfalls, and much more. Profusely-illustrated and written in simple, clear language, "The Art of Fishing for Grayling and Charr" is highly recommended for new or novice anglers with an interest in catching grayling. Contents include: "'Here and there a Grayling", "Grayling", "Caught Up", and "The Village Pool". This volume will appeal to modern fishermen and collectors of vintage sporting literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

The only wild animals of size in Ireland or Scotland historically were the deer, the wolf, and the boar. The latter was admired for its strength and fierceness, and often appeared as a symbol on helmets. The grace of the deer and elk were also celebrated, and were often the centre of traditional Gaelic art. This fascinating volume explores the roles boar and deer have played in Gaelic literature throughout history, with sections on etymology, history, poetry, local lore, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Gaelic history and culture, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on deer stalking and hunting.

"Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier" is an account of the of sixteen years spent working with tribes in Afghanistan. Theodore Leighton Pennell (1867-1912) was a doctor and Christian missionary. He spent much of his time living with various tribes of Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he founded a missionary hospital. He was awarded the Kaisar-i-Hind Medal for Public Service in India. This fascinating volume is a record of his life's work beginning with his moving to Bannu in 1893 to introduce the gospel to those travelling in and out of Afghanistan. "Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier" is highly recommended for those with an interest in Afghanistan in the late nineteenth century Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text.

"The Art of Salmon Fishing" is a collection of vintage articles and essays relating to angling for salmon. It contains chapters on history, different species, habit and habitat, equipment, common problems, and much more, making it a must-have for those with a practical interest in salmon fishing. Contents include: "The Salmon Family (Salmonidae): Classification and Distribution", "The Huchen (Salmon Hucho)", "Hybrids between Different Species of Salmon", "Salmon: Their Food and Feeding", "The Natural and Artificial Reproduction of Salmon and Trout", "Historical", "The Natural Reproduction of the Atlantic Salmon", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

"Manners and Tone of Society, or Solecisms to be Avoided" is a comprehensive guide to polite society and etiquette, first published in 1897. Including chapters on everything from holding dinner parties and attending balls to horse rising and hunting, this volume contains everything young ladies and gentlemen of the aristocracy needed to know. Contents include: "introductory Remarks", "Leaving Cards", "Morning Calls", "Introductions", "The Colloquial Application of Titles and Precedency", "Attending Drawing Rooms and Levees", "Dinner Parties-Dinner Giving and Dining Out", "Five O'clock Teas, Garden Parties, At Homes, and Receptions", " Weddings and Wedding Breakfasts", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1920, "The Diary of a Sportsman Naturalist in India" contains sporting anecdotes and material selected from the author's notebooks relating to his time spent hunting in India. Offering a fascinating insight into Indian society and wildlife in the early twentieth century, this is a volume not to be missed by hunting enthusiasts. Edward Percy Stebbing (1872 - 1960) was a pioneering British forester and forest entomologist in India. He was one of the first people to highlight the dangers of desertification and desiccation, which he outlined in his book "The encroaching Sahara". Other notable works by this author include: "Injurious Insects of Indian Forests" (1899), "Insect intruders in Indian homes" (1909), and "Stalks in the Himalayas (1911)". Contents include: "The Jungles of Chota Nagpur", "Happy Days as an Assistant", "Beating for Bear in Chota Nagpur-A Station Shoot", "A Hunter's Paradise", "In the Berars-My First Tiger", "Shooting Trips in the Central Provinces-A Fine Shikar Country", "More Experiences in the Central Provinces", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Contained within this book is a collection of essays and articles on the subject of hunting and stalking deer in Scotland. Written by various authors, these essays cover a range of subjects from history and culture to famous hunters, hunting techniques, and beyond. "The Book of the Red Deer" is highly recommended for modern hunting enthusiasts, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage hunting literature. Contents include: "Deerstalking in the Scottish Highlands", "The Deer in the Morning of the World", "Ancient Sketchbook and With Rifle", "The Red Deer of Galloway", "Some Royal Hunters of the Highland Deer", "Deer and Boar in Gaelic Literature", "An American's Impressions of Deerstalking in Scotland", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on deer hunting and stalking.

"Fishing Holidays" is an assorted collection of anecdotes and accounts of the author's various fishing holidays in Ireland. This informal yet informative volume offers the reader an insight into real-life fishing, providing accounts of actual excursions, mishaps, successes, and utter failures in the hope that the reader may learn from the author's mistakes and emulate his successes. An easy and entertaining read, "Fishing Holidays" will appeal to anglers new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of angling literature. Contents include: "Amabilis Insania", "By Irish Waters". "St. Bridgid's Flood", "My Friend the Salmon Poacher", "The Reedy Lake", "The Raid to Cushinass", "A Day with White Trout", "The Young Fisher", "Tide Fishing", "The Low Country", "The Kaabah of Anglers", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

Paul Smith's "The Art of Angling for Beginners" is an introductory guide to fishing, containing a wealth of information that will be of considerable utility to the young or novice fisher. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable tips, this vintage guide is highly recommended for those looking to enter into the wonderful world of fishing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Articles Requisite for Anglers", "Fishing Rods", "Lines", "Hooks", "Baits", "Ground-Baits", "The Bleak", "The Bream", "The Chub, or Chevin", "The Dace", "grayling", "Gudgeon", "The Minnow", "The Perch", "The Jack, or Pike", "The Pope, or Ruff", "The Roach", "The Tench", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

"Bottom or Float-Fishing" is a comprehensive guide to float fishing, which is a mode of angling that uses a fishing float. A fishing float is a piece of angling equipment that is normally fixed to a fishing line. It can suspend the bait at a certain depth, carry the baited hook to specific areas of water, and also serve as a visual bite indicator. This vintage guide contains a wealth of invaluable information for those with an interest in float fishing, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage angling literature. Contents include: "Fine-Fishing", "Bottom or Float-Fishing", "Observations on Tackle-Rods", "Reel Lines for Bottom-Fishing", "Cut Lines", "Straining Gut", "Straining Hair", "Knots for Lines and Gut", "Hooks", "Winches or Reels", "Floats", "Shot", "Varnishes", "Disgorgers", "Nottingham Fishing and Tackle", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

This vintage book contains a complete guide for the angler, dealing with the necessary prerequisites of the fisherman and offering general advice that should be noted relating to dangers, monetary matters, equipment, and much more. Although old, this handbook contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to the modern angler, and it is ideal for novices and those new to the timeless sport of fishing. Contents include: "The Angler's Needs", "Hints on Fishing", "Excuses", "Miseries", "The Truth", "How to Keep Small Fish", "Perils", "Popular Errors", "Spring Fever", "Nox Ambrosia", "The Wickham", "Back-End Dialogues", "In the Olympus Club", "Voces Populi", "Post Prandium", "The Fisherman's Table", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.