The Story of the Sporting Gun

Rayner, Ranulf

ISBN 10: 0715315749 / ISBN 13: 9780715315743

Published by David & Charles, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Story of the Sporting Gun
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715315749
• ISBN 13: 9780715315743
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Ellis, Andrew
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This magnificent book traces the story of game shooting from the first development of the shotgun to the present day and beyond. The captivating text is illustrated with superb specially commissioned paintings.

About the Author

Ranulf Rayner has lived all his life in Devon, a county renowned for its sporting opportunities. He now manages an agricultural estate, is chairman of the South Western Region of the British Field Sports Society and founding member of the Devon Association of Sporting Shots. Andrew Ellis is an accomplished artist whose favourite hobby is hawking, and has been able to combine both for this book. He lives in Kingsteignton, Devon.