British Rural Sports; Comprising Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Fishing, Hawking, Racing, Boating, and Pedestrianism, With all Rural Games and Amusements.

"STONEHENGE" [WALSH, John Henry]

Published by Frederick Warne and Co. [1875], London, 1875

About this Item

xviii, 960 p. 23 cm. B&w illustrations. Rebound with original front cover applied to front board. Black and gold impressing. A few signatures and ink notations. Former owner's small label on a front page. John Henry Walsh (1810-88), English writer on sport under the pseudonym of "Stonehenge," was born at Hackney, London. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1844 and for several years followed the profession of surgeon. Gradually, he abandoned his practice because of the success of his works on sports. Twelfth edition, re-edited throughout, with numerous additions.

Seller Inventory # 157181

Bibliographic Details

• Title: British Rural Sports; Comprising Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Fishing, Hawking, Racing, Boating, and Pedestrianism, With all Rural Games and Amusements.
• Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co. [1875], London
• Publication Date: 1875
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sports & Leisure