Sporting Sketches: Home And Abroad (1866)

By Horace William Wheelwright

Book Overview

Sporting Sketches: Home and Abroad is a book written by an author known only as The Old Bushman and published in 1866. The book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about hunting and fishing, both in the author's home country of England and in other parts of the world. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including deer stalking in Scotland, salmon fishing in Norway, and bird hunting in Africa. The Old Bushman's writing style is lively and engaging, and he is clearly passionate about the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. The book is illustrated with black and white engravings, which add to the charm of the stories. Overall, Sporting Sketches: Home and Abroad is a delightful read for anyone interested in hunting, fishing, or outdoor adventure.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: 1163953121
• ISBN13: 9781163953129
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"