Advice on Fox-Hunting by baron Henry Verney Willoughby de Broke
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"Advice on Fox-Hunting" by Henry XVIII Baron Willoughby de Broke is a specialized guide on the art of fox hunting, written in the early 20th century. This book is a collection of essays directed at different roles within the hunting community, including Masters of Hounds, Huntsmen, and Whippers-In. It provides insights into successful hunting practices, emphasizing the importance of dog breeding and training for optimal performance in the field. The content of
the book is structured into three main sections, offering practical advice tailored to the distinct duties of the Master, the Huntsman, and the Whippers-In. The Baron shares his extensive experience, advising on responsibilities such as establishing relationships with landowners, managing hunting dogs, and conducting hunts. He emphasizes quickly adapting to circumstances and maintaining professional integrity and respect for the hounds. The work abolishes romantic notions often associated with hunting, focusing instead on the practical, sometimes harsh realities of the field, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced hunters keen to enhance their skills and knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Willoughby de Broke, Henry Verney, baron, 1844-1902 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Willoughby de Broke, Richard Greville Verney, baron, 1869-1923 |
| Title | Advice on Fox-Hunting |
| Credits |
Produced by 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: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Fox hunting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58839 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58839-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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