Full Description
Peter Jeffrey Mackie writes in his introduction to The Keeper 's Book that 'Sport and love of sport is part of the great heritage of our race.' He believes that sport and sportsmanship are what keeps society thriving and is undoubtedly one of our most powerful social forces in this day and age. This book pursues the sport of the hunt and the social interactions associated therein. This particular past time requires not only a love of adventure, but also self-discipline, patience and technical skill. Not only does Mackie discusses the pursuit and conquest of wild animals, but he also describes how to preserve them, covering all matters in great detail. Mackie goes on to cover everything from hunting to angling in astounding detail. Although first published in 1929, this timeless classic is sure to peak the curiosity of anyone interested in outdoors amusements and their impact today.
Contents
INTRODUCTION I. GAMEKEEPERS II. THE IDEAL KEEPER III.THE APPRENTICE KEEPER IV. RELATIONS WITH FARMERS, ETC V. POINTS IN LAW A GAMEKEEPER SHOULD KNOW VI. THE POACHER VII. THE DOG-FROM A GAMEKEEPER'S POINT OF VIEW VIII. VERMIN IX. VERMIN CLUBS X. GROUSE-BLACK GAME-PTARMIGAN XI. THE PARTRIDGE XII. THE DEERSTAKLER XII . THE RABBIT XIV. THE PHEASANT XV. WILD DUCK XVI. NOTES ON WILDFOWLING IN SCOTLAND XVII. MISCELLANEOUS SPORT XVIII DISEASES OF GAME XIX. LOADERS AND GUT-CLEANING THE GAMEKEEPER AS A FISHING GILLIE. XX. SOME B ROAD FACTS IN ANGLING LAW. XXI. FISH-HATCHING ON A M ODEST SCALE XXII. THE ROD IN SALT WATER XXIII. ANGLING AND THE OPEN MILL) XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES AND TIPS XXVI. A CHRISTMAS TIGER SHOOT XXVII. GUNS AND RIFLES XXVIII. MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HINTS
