{"product_id":"the-setter-1872-edward-laverack-9781161827552","title":"The Setter (1872)","description":"The Setter is a book written by Edward Laverack and first published in 1872. It is a comprehensive guide to the breeding, training, and care of setters, a breed of hunting dogs known for their ability to locate and point out game birds. The book covers the history of the breed, its physical characteristics, and the different types of setters, including the English Setter, Irish Setter, and Gordon Setter.Laverack provides detailed instructions on how to select and breed setters, including advice on choosing the right mate, managing the pregnancy and whelping process, and raising and socializing the puppies. He also offers guidance on training setters for hunting, including basic obedience, retrieving, and pointing.In addition to practical advice, The Setter also includes anecdotes and stories about the author's own experiences with setters, as well as descriptions of famous setters and their accomplishments in the field. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings of setters and hunting scenes.Overall, The Setter is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, care, and training of this beloved breed of hunting dog.With Notices Of The Most Eminent Breeds Now Extant; Instructions How To Breed, Rear, And Break; Dog Shows, Field Trials, General Management, Etc.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Laverack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161827552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161827552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Edward Laverack","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47135314542847,"sku":"9781161827552","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7c414b1e-3fae-4d5d-a48b-a951f3bf68e7.jpg?v=1755009780","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-setter-1872-edward-laverack-9781161827552","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}