Originally published in 1907 as part of "The Kennel Encyclopaedia." Only 1500 copies of these volumes were ever published and consequently remain rare and expensive. This extremely comprehensive and informative extracted treatise on the bloodhound was the first in-depth publication to deal with this ancient breed. The contents are well illustrated with photographs of famous bloodhounds. Contents include: History - Origins - Breeding - Training - Hunting - Man Hunting - Management - Pedigrees - Points and Characteristics etc. This fascinating book will prove of great interest to all who own or breed bloodhounds.

Bloodhounds: History - Origins - Breeding - Training

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Read, Tony

Brough, Edwin

Pets & Animal Care

Read Country Books

This volume contains a classic handbook on the art of taxidermy, and includes all the information an existing or prospective taxidermist needs to know about their enterprise. Complete with detailed diagrams and simple directions, this volume constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the art, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature.
Contents include: “Tools”, “Skinning Small Animals”, “To Clean a Mammal Skin”, “Mounting”, “Determining the Posture”, “Mounting Larger Animals”, “Skinning and Stuffing Birds”, “Where Details Count”, “Mounting Birds”, “Skinning Heads of Birds”, “Removing Fat From Skins of Birds”, and more.
Originally published in 1928, we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on taxidermy.

The Art of Taxidermy

Tose, F.

Antiques & Collectibles

Originally published in 1883. A compilation of fascinating and comprehensive advice and information. This well illustrated book deals with all manner of decoying and trapping methods used in the past by gamekeepers, poachers and bird collectors.

The Decoying and Trapping of Birds and Animals - With Notes on Lark Mirrors

Sports & Outdoors

Browne, M.

Harting, J. E.

Hiking & Camping

Biographical sketches of four famous names from the early days of sporting shooting. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport, feats and lives of Rev. William Barker Daniel - Colonel Peter Hawker - Captain Horatio Ross - Joe Manton. These four were important pioneers of sporting shooting and its related literature. This fascinating book will appeal greatly to all true sportsmen.

Kings of the Trigger - Biographical Sketches of Four Famous Sportsmen: The REV. W.B. Daniel, Colonel Peter Hawker, Joe Manton and Captain Horatio Ross

Thormanby

Hunting & Fishing

A fascinating collection of articles by various authors, first published in 1886. Contains detailed, illustrated chapters on making and sailing a variety of boats. Contents include: Small Boats: How to Rig and Sail Them - How to Make a Boat - How to Build a Catamaran - Flat-Boating for Boys - How to Make a Canvas Canoe - Canadian and Birch Bark Canoes - Paper and Other Typical Canoes - How to Build a Punt - Rafts and Catamarans, etc.

How to Build and Sail Small Boats - Canoes - Punts and Rafts

Water Sports

Just Before The Dawn: The Life and Work of Ninomiya Sontoku

Armstrong, Robert Cornell

Religion & Spirituality

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Condensed Milk And Milk Powder: Prepared for the Use of Milk Condenseries, Dairy Students and Pure Food Departments

Hunziker, Otto Frederick

Science & Math

A fascinating selection of early writings on the running dog or sight hound. Two hundred well illustrated pages deal with history, origins, breeding, management, sport, showing, etc. Most of this compilation dates from the early 1900s and is sourced from first editions of rare dog books of that period. Breeds discussed are The Greyhound and Allied Eastern Hounds - The Whippet - The Borzoi - Deerhounds - Irish Wolfhounds - Prairie Longdogs - etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Running Dogs - Or, Dogs That Hunt By Sight - The Early History, Origins, Breeding & Management Of Greyhounds, Whippets, Irish Wolfhounds, Deerhounds, Borzoi and Other Allied Eastern Hounds

The British Terrier And Its Varieties, History & Origins, Points, Selection, Special Training & Management - By Various Authors

Bantams and How to Keep Them (Poultry Series - Chickens)

BANTAMS AND HOW TO KEEP THEM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE HOUSING, BREEDING, FEEDING, SHOWING AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF BANTAMS. By C.A. House. This most commendable book on Bantams was first published in the early 1920s. The author was an expert poultry keeper with Fancy Bantams being his specialty. He was well known and respected on the show circuit with many important wins to his credit. The book was written as much for the benefit of the backyard poultry keeper as well as assisting the show bantam enthusiast. Although written primarily for the early 20th century reader, virtually all of the book's contents remain relevant today. The information on rarer Bantam breeds will be especially useful to modern breeders. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has now re-published this scarce book using the original text and vintage black and white photos. 128 pages contain 21 informative chapters:- Housing. - Breeding. - Rearing. - General Management. - Exhibiting. - Washing. - Game Bantams. - Breeding Game Bantams. - Old English Game. - Rosecombs. - Sebrights. - Malays. - Indian Game. - Minorcas, Leghorns, Andalusians and Spanish. - Nankins, Burmese, Sultans, Japanese, Rumpless and Polish. - Wyandottes. - Pekins. - Brahmas, Booted, Plymouth Rocks, Scots Greys, Anconas, Hamburghs, Sussex, Barnevelders. - The Rhode Island Red. - Frizzles. This book can be thoroughly recommended for inclusion in the library of all Bantam enthusiasts and fanciers. "There are few who can object to the music of a pen of Bantams."

House, C. A.

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