Recollections of a Fox-Hunter

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This vintage book, originally published in 1920, contains a collection of reminiscences relating to author’s extensive hunting experiences. Fascinating and enjoyable to read, this volume offers a unique insight into English hunting in the nineteenth century, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Contents include: Great Equestrian Feat Performed without a Horse , The Authors rapid Promotion , Reminiscences connected with Ten Thousand a Year , The ‘Real Original’ Fox , Account of some Morning Calls upon him , He dies a Domesticated Character , Comparative speed of Hounds and Horses , A Curiosity in Natural History , et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.