The American Sportsman is a guidebook for the hunting and shooting enthusiast, written by Elisha Jarrett Lewis, an accomplished marksman and naturalist of the mid-19th century. The book offers practical advice on all aspects of hunting, from selecting and maintaining firearms to tracking and bagging game. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various species of game birds and wild fowl in America, along with their habits and habitats.

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