Men, Horses and Hunting

By William Scarth Dixon

Book Overview

""Men, Horses and Hunting"" is a classic book on the sport of fox hunting, written by William Scarth Dixon. The book covers all aspects of the sport, from the history of fox hunting to the selection and care of horses, the training of hounds, and the tactics and techniques used in the field. Dixon draws on his own experiences as a master of foxhounds and a skilled rider to provide a detailed and engaging account of the sport. He also includes anecdotes and stories from other hunters and houndsmen, adding to the rich and colorful history of fox hunting. With its detailed descriptions of the hunt and its traditions, ""Men, Horses and Hunting"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the sport of fox hunting, as well as those interested in the history and culture of the British countryside.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: 1430461985
• ISBN13: 9781430461982
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"