Alasdair Mitchell (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 4. Grade 4 out of 5 points. This is a used book. Book may have wear due to handling. Has no markings on pages. May not include extra materials like access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your business!

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2018). 2018 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp232. Not illustrated, printed in black and red. Patterned laminated boards - issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine new copy. A collection of the best writing by Sharpshooter of the Shooting Times. Whether you like or loathe his politics, this a good bedside read of short pithy articles on shooting and the countryside. "No one escapes his gimlet eye and barbed wit; the hypocrisy of animal rights activists, the Guardian newspaper, incompetent bureaucrats, eco-tourism, the National Trust, Natural England, the Ramblers Association, the BBC, RSPB, RSPCA and vegans, among others, are all exposed in a balanced, perceptive and invariably humorous manner." (From the Foreword by Sir Johnny Scott). PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 18.95.

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp170. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Some foxing, browning to edges. Good only in slightly used dust-wrapper. "The sport of goose shooting has never been more popular and this book takes a studied look at current methods and etiquette, much of which has undergone enormous change in recent years." Alasdair Mitchell gives a detailed account of the practical aspects of the sport, from the point of view of an enthusiast who is deeply affected by what he does. He makes use of recent research and addresses the question of the sport's near future, as well as the role of wildfowlers in conservation. Chapters include:- The call of the wild goose; The natural history of geese; Etiquette; Shot sizes and loads; Guns; Concealment, clothing and equipment; Tactics; Somewhere to shoot; The way forward. Appendices give British Goose Survey figures, useful addresses, references and recommended reading, as well as a table of sunset and sunrise times at popular goose shooting stations. .

Condition: Good. 4th. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. 4th. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp170. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. "The sport of goose shooting has never been more popular and this book takes a studied look at current methods and etiquette, much of which has undergone enormous change in recent years." Alasdair Mitchell gives a detailed account of the practical aspects of the sport, from the point of view of an enthusiast who is deeply affected by what he does. He makes use of recent research and addresses the question of the sport's near future, as well as the role of wildfowlers in conservation. Chapters include: The call of the wild goose; The natural history of geese; Etiquette; Shot sizes and loads; Guns; Concealment, clothing and equipment; Tactics; Somewhere to shoot; The way forward. Appendices give British Goose Survey figures, useful addresses, references and recommended reading, as well as a table of sunset and sunrise times at popular goose shooting stations. .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp170. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "The sport of goose shooting has never been more popular and this book takes a studied look at current methods and etiquette, much of which has undergone enormous change in recent years." Alasdair Mitchell gives a detailed account of the practical aspects of the sport, from the point of view of an enthusiast who is deeply affected by what he does. He makes use of recent research and addresses the question of the sport's near future, as well as the role of wildfowlers in conservation. Chapters include:- The call of the wild goose; The natural history of geese; Etiquette; Shot sizes and loads; Guns; Concealment, clothing and equipment; Tactics; Somewhere to shoot; The way forward. Appendices give British Goose Survey figures, useful addresses, references and recommended reading, as well as a table of sunset and sunrise times at popular goose shooting stations. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 18.95.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Sharpshooter: witty and perceptive observations of the British countryside This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Published in co-operation with Shooting Times, this is a collection of the best writing by their popular columnist Alasdair Mitchell, who is featured each week in his 'Sharpshooter' column. Covering all aspects of the countryside from field sports to conservation, nature and wildlife this book will appeal to everyone with an interest in rural life and to the many thousands of readers who have followed his contributions over the last 20 years. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1997, INSCRIBED by Author, 170p including Appendices and Index. First Edition, illustrated with color and black & white photographs. From the book's dust jacket blurb. "The starts with an overview of the sport & introduction to the natural history of the species being sought. Etiquette in the field and description of guns and shot follow, leading to the different tactics of hides, camouflage and decoys that are employed. it's the first comprehensive examination of the sport as pursued today".Brown cloth with gilt spine title, dust jacket. A Very Good+ copy with light wear, INSCRIBED by the Author to another sporting author Worth Mathewson on title page. In a Very Good+ dust jacket also with light wear, not price clipped. A Clean Tight Copy See Photos. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4th Edition. minor shelf wear only. previous owners name to endpapers.

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condition: Very fine in fine Wrapper. Swan Hill Press, Shrewsbury, 1997. Illustrated with color photographs and drawings by "BB". 6.25" x 9.5". Brown paper covered boards. 170 pp. British goose shooting with ".an overview of the sport and an introduction of the natural history of the species most commonly sought". Chapters on etiquette, guns, shot sizes, equipment, tactics, information on hides, decoys, camouflage, etc. There is an amazing photograph of a 2-bore shoulder gun being fired at night that has to be seen to be believed. Very fine in very fine wrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 170pp; illustrated; d/j faded at spine, green title. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 4th Edition. US SELLER SHIPS FAST FROM USA.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st 1997. Near-fine hardback copy in vg jacket with sight scratching to reverse panel. LISTING PHOTO DOES NOT NECESSARILY MATCH THIS COPY.