Hunting Sketches (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169195349)

Hunting Sketches by Anthony Trollope is a collection of essays that explores the joys and challenges of fox hunting in the English countryside. The book is divided into six parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the sport. The first part provides an overview of fox hunting and its history, while the second part delves into the various types of hounds used in the hunt. The third part explores the role of the hunt master and the etiquette of the hunt, while the fourth part discusses the challenges of hunting in different types of terrain. The fifth part provides a humorous look at some of the characters involved in the hunt, while the final part offers reflections on the joys of the sport and its place in English culture. Throughout the book, Trollope's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and love of the English countryside. Hunting Sketches is a must-read for anyone interested in fox hunting or English culture and history.And there is much excellent good sense in the mode of riding adopted by such gentlemen. Some men ride for hunting, some for jumping, and some for exercise; some, no doubt, for all three of these things. Given a man with a desire for the latter, no taste for the second, and some partiality for the first, and he cannot do better than ride in the manner I am describing. He may be sure that he will not find himself alone; and he may be sure also that he will incur none of that ridicule which the non-hunting man is disposed to think must be attached to such a pursuit.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.

Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN-10: 1169195342
ISBN-13: 9781169195349
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d