The Compleat Sportsman: In Three Parts
Author:
(Jacob Giles)
Year:
1718
Edition:
1st Edn
Summary:
Part I. Containing the nature and various kinds of game, under their several Denominations, with the best Methods of taking the same, by Shooting, Hunting, Dogs, Nets, and otherwise; and the Laws and Statutes made for Preservation of the Game, with Warrants to impower Game-Keepers, &c. Part II. Of the best Situations and Methods of erecting and Management of Parks, Warrens, &c. Of Hunting the Buck, Doe, &c. And a concise Abridgment of the Forest-Laws, and of all the Laws and Statutes relating to Deer: Methodically interspersed with Precedents of Warrants for Deer, &c. Part III. Of fish and fishing; the most successful Methods of Angling; the only proper Baits, Tackle and agreeable Seasons for taking all Sorts of Fish; and the Rivers wherein they are to be found; with the Statutes relating to Fishing, &c. In the Savoy, printed by Eliz. Nutt, and R. Gosling etc. (12) 152 (4) pp Small 8vo (158mm x 100mm) armorial bookplate of John Gunning to the front paste down, closed tear repair to fore margin of B4. Later spine and corners, over the original paper covered boards? A very good copy of an early and comprehensive guide to hunting trapping, shooting and fishing. Schwerdt I, p. 263; Westwood & Satchell, p. 123.
Ref:
24339
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