Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend

A smart leather-bound edition of Beckford's popular work on hunting. First published in 1781, 'Thoughts Upon Hunting' draws upon the author's own experiences with owning a pack of hounds and foxhunting. This work contains directions for kennel construction, information on hound management and the responsibilities and qualifications required of a huntsman and a whipper-in.Sir Peter Beckford (1740-1811) was a British huntsman, collector, landowner and writer.Undated; dated from copies held institutionally from Jisc.Illustrated with a frontispiece, as well as vignette engravings through the text.An authoritative guide on foxhunting. In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart, with just some slight rubbing to the spine and extremities. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound, with a touch of straining to the front hinge. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot and occasional mark. Very Good.