A Shooting Catechism (1905)

By Richard Frederick Meysey-Thompson and Richard Frederick Meysey Thompson

Book Overview

A Shooting Catechism is a comprehensive guide to shooting, written by Richard Frederick Meysey Thompson and first published in 1905. The book covers all aspects of shooting, from the basics of gun safety and handling to advanced techniques for shooting game birds and other targets. Thompson begins by discussing the different types of guns and ammunition, and provides detailed instructions on how to safely load and unload a gun. He then moves on to shooting stances, aiming techniques, and the importance of practice and training. The book also includes chapters on shooting etiquette, hunting ethics, and the history of shooting sports. Throughout the book, Thompson offers practical advice and tips for improving one's shooting skills, as well as anecdotes and stories from his own experiences as a shooter. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the techniques he describes. Overall, A Shooting Catechism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in shooting, whether as a sport or for hunting purposes. It provides a wealth of information on the technical and practical aspects of shooting, as well as insights into the culture and traditions of the sport.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104689618
• ISBN13: 9781104689612
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"