Wild Sport: With Gun, Rifle, And, Salmon-Rod (1903)

By Gilfrid William Hartley

Book Overview

Wild Sport: With Gun, Rifle, And Salmon-Rod is a book written by Gilfrid William Hartley and first published in 1903. The book is a collection of hunting and fishing stories, detailing the author's experiences with his gun, rifle, and salmon-rod in various locations around the world. The stories are divided into three sections: hunting, fishing, and miscellaneous adventures. In the hunting section, Hartley describes his experiences hunting big game in Africa, including elephants, lions, and buffalo. He also recounts his experiences hunting deer and other game in Scotland and England. The fishing section details his experiences fishing for salmon in Scotland and Norway, as well as trout and other fish in various locations. The miscellaneous adventures section includes stories of Hartley's travels and other outdoor pursuits, such as bird-watching and camping. Throughout the book, Hartley provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife he encounters, as well as his thoughts on the ethics of hunting and fishing. Overall, Wild Sport: With Gun, Rifle, And Salmon-Rod is a classic work of outdoor literature that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of hunting and fishing in the early 20th century.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: 1166312569
• ISBN13: 9781166312565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"