1909 The Master of Game

Description

Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

A reprint of this important medieval work. First thus, first edition of this reprinted work. This work by Edward, Second Duke of York is considered to be the oldest English-language book on hunting. Reprinted and published by Chatto and Windis in the early 20th century, this book is a importnat piece of hunting history. Edited by William Adolf Baillie Grohman and F. Bailie-Grohman. William Adolf Baillie Grohman was an hunting historian and games sportsman. With an introduction by the then president of the united states, Theodore Roosevelt. Illustrated with numerous plates. Collated complete. With the bookplate of R. E. M. Pilcher to the front pastedown. R. E. M. Pilcher was an author, best known for his work 'The History of Borough Fen Decoy'.