Shooting Journal Of George Henry Mackay (1929)

By George Henry Mackay

Book Overview

The Shooting Journal of George Henry Mackay (1929) is a book that chronicles the hunting experiences of George Henry Mackay, a renowned Scottish hunter and explorer. The journal is a detailed account of Mackay's hunting expeditions, including his travels to various locations in Scotland and the rest of the world. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of hunting, such as the equipment used, the techniques employed, and the animals hunted. The journal also includes detailed descriptions of the landscapes and environments that Mackay encounters on his expeditions. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, and is filled with vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of the hunt. It is a must-read for anyone interested in hunting, exploring, or the natural world.George Henry Mackay, ornithologist-sportsman-conservationist, was born October 20, 1843, in Boston, Massachusetts. Mackay�������s journals are of great importance in documenting the occurrence, abundance, and tragically the decline of water birds during the later half of the 19th century. Bird behavior, weather, tides, winds, and hunting success were not overlooked. Because of his early interest in birds, during his fourteen voyages and while in India he observed, recorded, and collected birds, including some for the U.S. National Museum, Washington, D.C. Mackay�������s accumulating wealth allowed him to further the conservation movement. Mackay�������s interest in bird study heightened about 1890 when he became active in the Nuttall Ornithological Society and later the American Ornithological Union. He also commenced writing notes and articles about waterfowl and shorebirds of Massachusetts coast. These totaled some 75 contributions, mostly for The Auk, the prestigious AOU journal. Privately printed for John C. Phillips.--Henry M. Reeves.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: 1436886538
• ISBN13: 9781436886536
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"