The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository of General Information Upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field, Vol. 2 of 2: ... His Majesty's Stag Hounds (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Taplin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267848048 ISBN 13: 9780267848041

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A compact reference for the sporting world, this volume compiles terms and practical notes on horses, hounds, and field sports.

This edition presents concise explanations of terms, ailments, and care practices found in the classic Sporting Dictionary. It blends practical guidance with historical insight, offering readers a handy guide to traditional rural sports knowledge without overwhelming medical detail.

• Clear definitions of veterinary terms and common injuries, including how they present and vary by animal.
• Practical care steps and at‑home remedies that reflect historical methods and their cautions.
• Notes on shoeing, preparation, and the responsibilities of the stableyard as part of field sports life.
• Context that helps readers understand how past approaches influenced modern care in sport and animal husbandry.

Ideal for readers of old hunting and farming manuals, and anyone curious about the practical side of 18th‑ and 19th‑century rural sports.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267848048
• ISBN 13: 9780267848041
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 516