The Shooter's Companion: Or Directions For The Breeding And Management Of Setters And Pointers, With A Historical Description Of Winged Game (1819)

By Thomas Burgeland Johnson

Book Overview

The Shooter's Companion is a comprehensive guide to the breeding and management of setters and pointers, as well as a historical description of winged game. Written by Thomas Burgeland Johnson and originally published in 1819, this book provides detailed instructions on how to train and care for hunting dogs, including tips on selecting the best breeds, feeding and exercise routines, and techniques for teaching them to point and retrieve game.In addition to practical advice for dog owners, The Shooter's Companion also offers a fascinating look at the history of winged game, including descriptions of various species of birds and their habitats, as well as the evolution of hunting methods and equipment over time. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and diagrams, as well as anecdotes and stories from the author's own experiences in the field.Overall, The Shooter's Companion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in hunting with dogs, as well as for those interested in the history of hunting and game management. With its comprehensive coverage of both practical and historical topics, this book is a must-read for any serious hunter or dog enthusiast.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: 1167193733
• ISBN13: 9781167193736
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"