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1820 Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend
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Description
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.
Condition
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
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