Studies in the Art of Rat Catching: With Additional Notes on Ferrets and Ferreting, Rabbiting and Long Netting

Barkley, H. C.

ISBN 10: 1443720445 / ISBN 13: 9781443720441

Published by Read Country Books, 2008

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204 pages. 8.58x5.59x0.71 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-1443720445

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studies in the Art of Rat Catching: With Additional Notes on Ferrets and Ferreting, Rabbiting and Long Netting
• Publisher: Read Country Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1443720445
• ISBN 13: 9781443720441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.41 kilograms

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Synopsis

This fascinating book was first published in London 1911, with the writer relating his experiences as a professional rat and rabbit exterminator during the late 1800s. The book was written primarily as a guide to the rural art of vermin control for pupils of English public schools such as Eton, Harrow and Rugby, but still holds much information that modern readers will find of practical and relevant use today. Despite the books title, as much of the content is devoted to ferrets and rabbit control as it is to rat catching. 196 pages contain 10 chapters detailing such varied subjects as: Ratting Tools. - Ferrets and Ferreting. - Learning Dog Language. - Rabbit Catching. - Long Netting. - Ratting Days. - Ratting Dogs etc. Although almost a century has passed since its first publication this excellent title is recommended for inclusion in the library of all true countrymen. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.