The Analysis Of The Hunting Field Being A Series Of Sketches Of The Principal Characters That Compose One

By Robert Smith Surtees and Henry Thomas Alken

Book Overview

The Analysis of the Hunting Field is a book written by R.S. Surtees that provides a series of sketches of the principal characters that make up the hunting field. The book is a detailed and humorous account of the different personalities and types of people that are involved in fox hunting, including the master of the hunt, the huntsman, the whipper-in, the field members, and the horses and hounds. Surtees provides a witty and insightful commentary on the social dynamics of the hunting field, and his descriptions of the various characters are both entertaining and informative. The book is a classic of hunting literature, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the sport of fox hunting or the history of English country life.The Whole Forming A Slight Souvenir Of The Season, 1845-46. With 13 Plates And 43 Illustrations In The Text.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: 1162775491
• ISBN13: 9781162775494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"