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Master practical fox-hunting know-how with real-world know-how and enduring tradition.
This nonfiction volume distills essential lessons for young fox-hunters and their hounds, drawing on experience, history, and the craft of the chase. The text blends training methods, kennel management, and field ethics to give readers a reliable guide to pursuing sport with skill and fairness.
Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on cub-hunting, early hound training, and the steady art of hunting structures that keep the sport lively and responsible. It offers historical perspective on how masters built famed packs, along with reflections on pace, gear, and the roles of huntsmen and whippers-in in the modern field.
- Cub-hunting basics and early training for young fox-hounds
- kennel management, breeding ideas, and the evolution of the sport
- Field practices on pace, finding, and fair chasing
- Opening-day memories and the evolution of fox-hunting style
Ideal for readers who enjoy traditional hunting lore, practical instruction, and sport history without spoilers.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a guide to foxhunting, provides detailed accounts of the various aspects that go into the time-honored tradition. The author, an experienced and knowledgeable foxhunter, offers practical advice on everything from training young hounds to managing a foxhunting country, with insights into the responsibilities and privileges of masters of foxhounds. The book also delves into the social and historical context of foxhunting, exploring its unique traditions and rules. Whether you're a seasoned foxhunter or simply curious about this fascinating sport, this book offers a wealth of information and insights, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330369180_0
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