Full Description
With wide appeal to anyone involved in shooting, this fascinating, fun and informative book covers the reality and myths connected to shooting and the shooting day. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by famed cartoonist Bryn Parry, this book is perfect for all country sports enthusiasts and reveals the superstitions of game Shots, extraordinary experiences in the field and exposes both the fallacies and truths behind many commonly-held beliefs. What is a Hunter's Moon? How to beat the midges. The truth about the McNab and haunted shooting lodges, extraordinary superstitions and much more to amuse, delight and intrigue, all accompanied by Bryn's beautifully crafted cartoons.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Guns and Shooting Days
What the Papers Say
Choose your Weapons
Gamekeepers and Gamekeeping
Big Bags, Roadkill and Bragging Rights
What to Wear
Old Wives' Tales
It's my Delight
Watching Wildlife
Fact or Fancy?
Strange but True
Sporting Domesticity
Dog Days
Bibliography
Further Reading
References and Sources
