The Wild Sports of India: With Remarks on the Breeding and Rearing of Horses, and the Formation of Light Irregular Cavalry

Shakespear, Henry

ISBN 10: 144464839X / ISBN 13: 9781444648393

Published by Dabney Pr, 2009

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282 pages. 10.20x6.60x1.10 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wild Sports of India: With Remarks on the Breeding and Rearing of Horses, and the Formation of Light Irregular Cavalry
• Publisher: Dabney Pr
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144464839X
• ISBN 13: 9781444648393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

This antiquarian book contains a fascinating account of the wild sports of India as practiced in the mid-nineteenth century, with supplementary remarks on the breeding and rearing of horses, and the formation of light irregular cavalry. Containing detailed descriptions and information taken from the personal experiences of the author himself, this is a text that offers a unique insight into hunting in this time period and that will be of much value to those with an interest in the topic. The chapters of this volume include: 'Introductory, Hog-Hunting', 'The Man-Eater', 'Tiger-Shooting', 'The Panther', 'The Bear', 'Bears and Buffalos', 'Wild Elephants', 'The Buffalo and the Bison', 'Miscellaneous', and 'On Light Irregular Cavalry'. This text was originally published in 1860, and is proudly republished now in an affordable modern edition.