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This fascinating but little-known book was first published in London in 1914. The author was a prolific contributor to the sporting press of that time and was an acknowledged expert on guns and shooting.We have now republished it using the original text and illustrations. The books 232 pages are a veritable mine of information on the development, manufacturing, choice, and use of the English shotgun and its associated cartridges and loads. Much practical advice is also offered on shooting grouse, pheasant, partridge, woodcock and wildfowl etc, with a multitude of tips on dealing with high birds, "coasters", wind direction and weather, "flapper-shooting," etc. Fourteen comprehensive chapters deal effectively with each of these subjects and are fully illustrated with vintage black and white photos and illustrations. The original fascinating adverts for guns, cartridges, shooting grounds, equipment etc, have also been retained for historical interest. This early shooting book will prove to be a valuable asset in increasing the knowledge and prowess of all "gun-buffs" and shooting men.
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Larry Berkson
reviewed Shotgun and Its Uses (History of Shoot on February 24, 2015
Shotgun and Its Uses
A decent overview of medieval hunting culture. Almond's emphasis on the universality of hunting is a significant revision of most historical thinking on the subject. As a hunter himself, he provides some important insights into the practice and ritual of the hunt. I can't bring myself to rate this higher, though, because I noted a few factual inaccuracies in the text. One, his inclusion of a specious website on female knights as a legitimate source, is glaring and makes me skeptical of some of his other claims. While I think most of what he says is backed by sound historical research, that website plants a seed of doubt.
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