THE POINTER AND HIS PREDECESSORS. AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE POINTING DOG FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES. By William Arkwright.

Arkwright (William). (1857-1925).

ISBN 10: 1629145939 / ISBN 13: 9781629145938

Verlag: Skyhorse Publishing. New York. 2015, 2015

Beschreibung

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2015). (1906) 2015 new edition. 8vo paperback (133 x 215mm). Ppxviii,275. B/w illustrations, bibliography. Fine new paperback. This is a recent facsimile of the second "popular" edition of 1906 reproducing all of the original plates. "About nine years ago I said in my haste, 'I will write a complete record of the Pointer.' Ever since I have been hunting up the materials at home and abroad, and to aid the pursuit I have been obliged to learn from its commencement the language of one of the countries involved in my research. .My fitness for writing the practical part of this book mainly depends on my having been reared literally from earliest infancy among pure pointers, though afterwards I experimented, on my own account, with the houndy ones. For my father, dying when I was but a few weeks old, left instructions that his pointers were to be preserved for me, instructing Charles Ecob his favourite keeper, to look after my sporting education. His wishes were carried out to the letter, and no child could have had a kinder or more competent tutor; and it is owing to those early years of training that I have a working knowledge of kennel-management." Chapters include: Early history; Later history; Shows and working trials; Characteristics of the pointer; Breeding and selection; Alien crosses; Shooting over dogs; Breaking; Kennel management; List of books. PREVIOUS PRICE £14.95.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 38710

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: THE POINTER AND HIS PREDECESSORS. AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE POINTING DOG FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES. By William Arkwright.
• Verlag: Skyhorse Publishing. New York. 2015
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1629145939
• ISBN-13: 9781629145938
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: new

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Originally published in 1906, The Pointer and His Predecessors is a highly researched guide to anything and everything relating to the pointing hunting dog. These hunting dogs primarily fall under the setter and pointer breeds, and Arkwright has included everything that an owner would need to know. Anyone who has any interest in shooting and hunting culture will find this book of substantial use.

The Pointer and His Predecessors includes topics such as:
Characteristics of the Pointer
Breeding and Selection
Shooting Over Dogs
Breaking and Training
Kennel Management

Amidst the plethora of factual information are Arkwright’s own theories and anecdotes on the topic of pointing dogs. Arkwright discusses their origin as he pulls biblical quotes and examples to pinpoint where in history these hunting dogs were first spotted. He also recalls on his own experiences with the hounds to exemplify his passion for game dogs. The Pointer and His Predecessors is the top choice for anyone interested in hunting with dogs.

Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

William Arkwright was fascinated with pointer dogs. He spent years researching different breeds, training patterns, and detailed illustrations and maintained an avid hunting lifestyle with his wife, Agnes, for many years. He passed away at the age of sixty-seven in Devon, England, in February 1925.

Thomas McGuane is the author of ten novels, short fiction, and screenplays, as well as three collections of essays devoted to his life in the outdoors. He resides in Boca Grande, Florida.