It seems to be odd, at first sight, that there should be any such men as these; but their name and number is legion. If we were to deduct from the hunting-crowd farmers, and others who hunt because hunting is brought to their door, of the remainder we should find that the "men who don't like it" have the preponderance. It is pretty much the same, I think, with all amusements. How many men go to balls, to races, to the theatre, how many women to concerts and races, simply because it is the thing to do?

Product Description: The Derrydale PressTreasury of Foxhunting is a revival of some of the best foxhunting stories, written by some of America's finest sporting writers ever published. The collection was gleaned from more than thirty foxhunting books published by Derrydale, America's preeminent sporting publisher of the twentieth century, and the stories selected have long-since earned the distinction of classic...read more

The feelings stirred by hunting are explored here by writer and philosopher Roger Scruton. Drawing on his own experiences and offering a portrait of the people and animals who take part in hunting, Scruton introduces the reader to some of the mysteries of country life.

Product Description: This wonderful book contains stories sure to satisfy those with a fondness for foxhunting and horses. The stories in A Horse for Christmas Morning and Other Stories describe the adventures of Colonel Weatherford, Arthur Pendleton, Eddie Walsh, and a host of other figures, all are characters made famous in Grand's other works...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The late Sir Newton Rycroft's writings had a major impact on the foxhunting community, not only in England, but also in North America. A compilation of over one hundred articles of Rycrofts best articles, this handsome, oversized book covers every aspect of foxhounds from breeding to hunting in the field to the current political climate in England...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: A beautifully illustrated classis that is a veritable textbook covering all phases of foxhunting. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Thoughts on Hunting is the all-time classic of the hunt. It has been printed and reprinted many times since its original publication in 18th century England. Beckford manages to thoroughly capture the adventure of the hunt and provide insightful reflections upon it...read more

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