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The hunting countries of England : their facilities, character, and requirements,
a guide to hunting men. By Brooksby.
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« The object of the series of which this article forms No. 1, will be to afford to
hunting men some guide in their choice of country — whether for a visit or a permanence.
With this view it will be our endeavour to give, as clearly and concisely as we can,
some idea of the characteristics and requirements of each country in turn; so that
the reader may learn at a glance under what conditions he will have to open his campaign
— should he wish to hunt with a certain pack.
Many men are fond of trying two or three different countries in the same season. Many
more would gladly do so, could they but learn at any moment what they must look forward
to in the country they propose to visit next. But a work of reference, to aid them
in determining their movements, so as best to suit their own peculiar tastes and capabilities,
is wanting. In short, a hunting tour would be a much more common undertaking if only
a book, and a map, were always at hand — from which to learn where the individual,
and his stud, will find themselves most at home. […] » Présentation de l’éditeur (1882)
« London, 1880. » Huth (1887)
: Angleterre , chasse , guide , sportman