The Master Of Game: The Oldest English Book On Hunting (1909)

By Edward of Norwich, William Adolph Baillie-Grohman, Gaston Phoebus III, et al.

Book Overview

The Master of Game is a book on hunting that was written in the 15th century by Edward, Duke of York. This book is considered to be the oldest English book on hunting and is still relevant today. The book covers a wide range of topics related to hunting, including the different types of game, the best hunting techniques, and the proper use of hunting dogs. It also includes information on the etiquette of hunting, such as how to behave in the presence of other hunters and how to properly dress for the hunt. The Master of Game is a fascinating glimpse into the world of hunting in medieval England and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of hunting or the outdoors. This particular edition of the book was published in 1909 and includes an introduction by Theodore Roosevelt, who was an avid hunter and conservationist.With A Foreword By Theodore Roosevelt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165121093
• ISBN13: 9781165121090
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"