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1.		The Man-Eaters of Tsavo (Peter Capstick Library Series) ~John Henry Patterson Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / January 1986 More information
Synopsis Tells the story of two man-eating lions who terrorized East Africa and brought to a halt the construction of a new railway line. .Read more


2.		Falconry ~Emma Ford Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - Blandford / 15 March, 1996 More information
Synopsis This contains the latest techniques and developments in this age-old "country-type" sport together with photographs especially shot for the book. It aims to provide a complete guide to the art and practice of falconry. Advice is given on the general...Read more


3.		B.A.S.C. Handbook of Shooting ~B.A.S.C. Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Swan Hill Press / March 2000 More information
Synopsis This handbook is designed for newcomers to sporting shotgun shooting and its coverage includes: shotgun safety; the basic rules of gun handling; the parts of the shotgun and their function; the law as it relates to shooting; and specific aspects of...Read more


4.		Gundogs: Training & Field Trials ~P.R.A. Moxon Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / July 1996 More information
Synopsis Written for the novice, this is the 16th edition of a classic handbook which aims to cover every aspect of gundog training, from choice of puppy through to participation in field trials. Appendices provide details of various gundog and field-trial...Read more


5.		Training Spaniels ~Joe Irving Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / 22 July, 1993 More information
Synopsis Written by a leading gundog trainer, this book explains to the novice trainer what is to be done step-by-step and, just as importantly, explains how to obviate defects of behaviour in the dogs and remedy them when they occur. The general care of...Read more


6.	The Jim Corbett Omnibus ~Jim Corbett Special Order Hardcover - OUP India / 29 August, 1991 More information
Synopsis Man-Eaters of Kumaon, The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag, and The Temple Tiger and More Man-Eaters of Kumaon, the three classic collections of Corbett's hunting stories, which vividly bring to life the drama and beauty of the jungle and its...Read more


7.		Death in the Long Grass ~Peter Hathaway Capstick Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / January 1978 More information


8.	The Temple Tiger and More Man Eaters of Kumaon ~Jim Corbett Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Oxford University Press / August 1999 More information
Synopsis This is the last of Colonel Corbett's books on his unique and thrilling hunting experiences in India. Read more


9.	On Hunting ~Roger Scruton Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - Yellow Jersey Press / 1 November, 1998 More information
Synopsis The feelings stirred by hunting are here explored by writer and philosopher Roger Scruton. Drawing on his own experiences of hunting, and offering a portrait of the people and animals who take part in it, Scruton introduces the reader to some of the...Read more


10.	The Second Jim Corbett Omnibus: My India / Jungle Lore / Tree Tops ~Jim Corbett Special Order Hardcover - OUP India / 28 May, 1992 More information
Synopsis Jim Corbett is world famous for his classic man-eater stories. However, the three volumes collected here show a very different side to this remarkable man. In My India, he describes the villages of the Kumaon Hills, and the customs and lifestyles of...Read more


11.	Man-eaters of Kumaon ~Jim Corbett Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - OUP India / 10 August, 1989 More information
Synopsis This is the best known of Corbett's books, and contains ten fascinating stories of tracking and shooting man-eaters in the Indian Himalaya during the early years of this century. Read more


12.	Foxhunting in England, Ireland, and North America ~Hugh J. Robards MFH Temporarily out of stock Hardcover - Derrydale Press / 23 November, 2000 More information
Synopsis This biography reveals an English country childhood, the decision to enter hunt service, and the author's experiences as he worked his way through a hierarchical apprenticeship system that has changed little. Eventually Robards became the huntsman of...Read more


13.	The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy ~Glenn Newick Special Order Paperback - Stoeger Publishing / 1990 More information


14.	Training the Roughshooter's Dog ~P.R.A. Moxon Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / 28 July, 1994 More information
Synopsis A reissue of one of the most famous books on gundog training (first published in 1977 by Popular Dogs). The book is aimed at the roughshooter who wants a useful steady dog to aid him in his sport. It is also useful for the novice trainer attempting...Read more


15.	Gundogs: Their Learning Chain ~Joe Irving Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Swan Hill Press / July 1998 More information
Synopsis A guide to training a dog for any type of shooting by following a series of basic lessons which form a "learning chain". From buying a puppy to working it in the field, the author describes how to adapt each stage of training to suit individual...Read more


16.	On Hunting ~Roger Scruton Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Paperback - Yellow Jersey Press / 7 October, 1999 More information
Synopsis The feelings stirred by hunting are here explored by writer and philosopher Roger Scruton. Drawing on his own experiences of hunting, and offering a portrait of the people and animals who take part in it, Scruton introduces the reader to some of the...Read more


17.	The Pigeon Shooter ~John Batley, Ashley Boon(Illustrator) Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Swan Hill Press / 18 September, 1999 More information
Synopsis In recent years changes in farming practices have meant that pigeons have increased in enormous numbers both in the UK and in Europe. Pigeon shooting has increased in popularity and necessity, and this book contains information on decoys, hides and...Read more


18.	Death in the Silent Places ~Peter Hathaway Capstick Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / May 1981 More information


19.	Death in the Dark Continent ~Peter Capstick Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / August 1983 More information


20.	The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter ~W.D.M. Bell Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - The C W Daniel Co incorporating Health Science Press, Neville Spearmen Publishers & L N Fowler / 5 November, 1976 More information


21.	Working Gundogs ~Martin Deeley Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - The Crowood Press / 24 May, 1993 More information
Synopsis An explanation of the techniques to train spaniels and retrievers as working gundogs, this book should be of interest to the novice and experienced gundog handler, taking the reader from choice to forming a working team with the dog. Also discussed...Read more


22.	Your Shoot - Gamekeeping and Management ~Ian McCall Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - A & C Black / 30 July, 1990 More information
Synopsis Ian McCall's guide to establishing and developing a game shoot has been updated to take account of recent developments and new legislation. There are chapters on predator control, suitable crops, breeding and rearing, organization, and the...Read more


23.	Sands of Silence : On Safari in Namibia ~Peter Hathaway Capstick Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / October 1991 More information


24.	Falconry ~Emma Ford Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Shire Publications Ltd / 12 April, 1984 More information


25.	Safari Rifles ~C. T. Boddington Special Order Hardcover - Safari Press, Inc. / February 1999 More information
The publisher, Safari Press, 7 May, 1998 The most comprehensive book on guns for Africa. Finally, there is an up-to-date work on what guns to take on safari. Not since John Taylor's African Rifles has there been such a comprehensive book on guns for Africa. This is not a coffee-table picture book, but an information book of monumental...Read more


26.		Practical Deer-stalking ~Whitehead Paperback - Constable / 29 August, 1994 More information


27.	The Sporting Rifle ~Robin Marshall-Ball Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / September 2000 More information
Synopsis Providing a detailed analysis of rifle sport, including deer stalking in Britain and the wider variety of game in Europe, this guide includes advice for the novice on acquiring a licence, buying and owning a rifle, and how and where to shoot. An...Read more


28.		The African Adventurers : A Return to the Silent Places ~Peter Hathaway Capstick Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / July 1992 More information


29.		White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris ~Brian Herne Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Henry Holt & Company / June 1999 More information
Amazon.co.uk A little more than 100 years ago, East Africa was terra incognita to most whites: a land largely unmapped, sparsely settled by Europeans and teeming with wildlife, from elephants to wildebeest, bongos to rhinos, and all manner of frightening beasts...Read more


30.	Stalking Deer in Great Britain ~Ian Alcock Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / 30 June, 1993 More information
Synopsis Ian Alcock has had a lifetime's experience of the study and sporting pursuit of deer, first in southern England and later as owner successively of a deer forest in the north-west Highlands of Scotland and a farm on Royal Deeside. In this book he...Read more


31.		The Gameshooters Pocket Guide ~Michael Brook Special Order Paperback - McCarthy & Bassett / September 1999 More information
Synopsis This edition explains the many facets of gameshooting and includes two new chapters, one that discusses the importance of the rest of the team and a second one that explains the details of guns and shooting in general. Read more


32.		Hunting the Dangerous Game of Africa ~John Kingsley-Heath Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - Sycamore Island Books / May 1998 More information
Book Description The story of the author's life as a professional huner and conservationist in East Africa. He recounts many of his greatest hunts, biggest trophies, narrowest escapes and liveliest campfire tales. Read more


33.		Gun-Dog Training : Spaniels and Retrievers ~Kenneth C. Roebuck Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Stackpole Books / September 1982 More information


34.	Gamekeeping ~J.C. Jeremy Hobson Usually dispatched in 2-3 days Hardcover - The Crowood Press / 26 September, 1994 More information
Synopsis This practical manual is aimed at the amateur gamekeeper and the DIY shooting syndicate, and shows how to rear and release gamebirds economically and effectively. All the aspects are covered: hatching and buying in chicks, shelter, feeding, daily...Read more


35.	Knife and Tomahawk Throwing : The Art of the Experts ~Harry K. McEvoy Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Tuttle Publishing / May 1988 More information
Synopsis A guide to all aspects of knife and tomahawk throwing. Read more


36.	Tales of a Rat-hunting Man ~D. Brian Plummer Special Order Paperback - The Lyons Press / August 1997 More information


37.	Peter Capstick's Africa : A Return to the Long Grass ~Peter Hathaway Capstick Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / August 1987 More information


38.	My Hunting World ~Jim Meads Hardcover - Quiller Press Ltd / October 1999 More information


39.	Last Ivory Hunter : The Saga of Wally Johnson ~Peter Hathaway Capstick Usually dispatched in 24 hours Hardcover - St. Martin's Press / August 1988 More information


40.	Woodland Stalking ~Peter Carne Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / 1 March, 1999 More information
Synopsis An introduction to woodland stalking intended for the novice who has never handled a rifle. Subjects covered include how best to start, equipment and clothing, stalking strategies and safety. Read more


41.	Shotgunner: Reflections on Birds, Guns and Dogs ~Steve Smith, Christopher Smith(Illustrator) Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Partners Publishing Group / 25 June, 1999 More information
Shotgunner gives new insight into every facet of bird hunting. Steve covers a variety of shooting techniques, including making doubles, why we miss and what constitutes good shooting. A section on guns includes coverage of favorite gauges; the...Read more


42.	Horn of the Hunter : The Story of an African Hunt ~Robert Ruark Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Safari Press, Inc. / April 1995 More information


43.	Training Pointing Dogs : All the Answers to All Your Questions ~Paul Long, Paul All the Answers to All Your Questions About tr Long Usually dispatched in 24 hours Paperback - Chelsea Green Publishing Company / October 1985 More information


44.	The Traditional Bowyer's Bible (Volume 3) ~Tim Baker, et al Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Chelsea Green Publishing Company / July 1994 More information


45.	Gun Dog : Revolutionary Rapid Training Method ~Richard A. Wolters Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Dutton Books / June 1961 More information


46.	The Versatile Gundog ~Guy Wallace Special Order Hardcover - The Sportsman's Press / 1995 More information


47.	The Working Folding Knife ~Steven Dick Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Stoeger Publishing Company / January 1991 More information


48.	Shotgun Digest ~Jack P. Lewis(Editor), Jack Lewis(Editor) Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Paperback - Krause Publications / March 1993 More information


49.	A Natural History of the Pheasant ~Peter Robertson Usually dispatched in 1-2 weeks Hardcover - Swan Hill Press / July 1996 More information
Synopsis The pheasant accounts for over 80% of all game shot in Britain. This book gives an account of the pheasant's ecology and way of life. Radio tagging and field studies have revealed information about how pheasants live, their breeding behaviour and the...Read more


50.	Bullfight ~Gary Marvin Special Order Paperback - University of Illinois Press / 1994 More information

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