Hunting Reminiscences by Sir Alfred E. Pease
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"Hunting Reminiscences" by Sir Alfred E. Pease is a collection of nostalgic hunting accounts crafted in the late 19th century. The book shares intimate reflections on various hunting experiences, particularly focusing on drag hunting and steeplechasing, utilizing insights from Pease's own life as an avid horseman and politician. The narrative evokes the thrill of the chase and the camaraderie among hunters, exploring the intricate relationship between man, horse, and hounds. The opening
of this work presents the author’s pleasant recollections of his first experiences with the Cambridge University Drag, vividly recounting the exhilaration of the hunt. Pease describes a memorable day spent racing across the fields alongside fellow undergraduates and their hounds, highlighting the study of the hunters and the humorous incidents that punctuated their adventures. As he reminisces, Pease reflects not only on the excitement and challenges of hunting but also on the bonds formed among participants, crafting a lively picture of the sporting culture of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 64058404 |
| Title | Hunting Reminiscences |
| Contents | Reminiscences of the Cambridge Drag and the House of Commons Steeplechases -- The life of a hunter -- Hounds -- Hare-hunting -- Fox-hunting -- Fox-hunting (continued) -- Cub-hunting -- The greatest run I ever saw -- Badger-hunting. |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Hunting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59850 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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