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Classics Of The American Shooting Field: A Mixed Bag For The Kindly Sportsman 1783-1926

Classics Of The American Shooting Field: A Mixed Bag For The Kindly Sportsman 1783-1926

Phillips, John C.
Hill, Lewis Webb
Benson, Frank W.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle AtlanticSkiing

ISBN10: 1164496115
ISBN13: 9781164496113
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Classics Of The American Shooting Field: A Mixed Bag For The Kindly Sportsman 1783-1926 is a comprehensive book by John C. Phillips that delves into the history of shooting sports in America. The book covers a wide range of topics related to hunting and shooting, including the evolution of firearms, the development of hunting techniques, and the changing attitudes towards hunting and conservation over time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the shooting field. The first section covers the early days of American hunting and shooting, from the Revolutionary War era through the mid-19th century. The second section explores the rise of sport hunting and the development of specialized firearms and equipment for hunting.The third section of the book is devoted to the conservation movement and the efforts of hunters and conservationists to protect wildlife and preserve habitat. The fourth and final section of the book covers the modern era of hunting and shooting, including the rise of competitive shooting sports and the continued evolution of firearms technology.Throughout the book, Phillips provides detailed historical context and analysis, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to paint a vivid picture of the American shooting field. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and illustrations, and includes a comprehensive bibliography for further reading.Overall, Classics Of The American Shooting Field: A Mixed Bag For The Kindly Sportsman 1783-1926 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of hunting and shooting in America, as well as for sportsmen and conservationists looking to deepen their understanding of the sport and its place in American culture.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.

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