The Countryman Sets Forth Again

‘The Countryman Sets Forth Again’ is a compilation of articles covering a range of eclectic rural and countryside subjects. There is something for everyone from the ancient language of field sports to the treasures to be found in old barns; the history of the landscape to dryland husky racing and much more.

Divided into seasonal sections, over forty-seven chapters, many of the articles have previously been published in ‘The Field’ magazine and cover topics including, Laughing Frogs; Adders; Ferrets; Otters; Mad Hares; Hanging Game; Terriers; Hard Grouse; Hound Trailing; Mast Years; History in a Wall Head; Pike; Wise Owls; Gorse; Ravens; Snipe; Shrews; Bats; Starlings; Stoats; Cresta; Woodcock; Coppicing; Strewing Herbs; Pigeon Racing; Elder; Gaze Hounds; Bracken; Grey Geese; Ancient Trees; Kit; Christmas; Bellringing; Capercaillie; Exotic Trees; January.