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Forest Sketches: Deer Stalking And Other Sports In The Highlands Fifty Years Ago (1865)

Forest Sketches: Deer Stalking And Other Sports In The Highlands Fifty Years Ago (1865)

Robertson, William

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ISBN10: 1166617726
ISBN13: 9781166617721
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Forest Sketches: Deer Stalking and Other Sports in the Highlands Fifty Years Ago is a book written by William Robertson and originally published in 1865. The book is a collection of sketches and stories about the author's experiences as a deer stalker and sportsman in the Scottish Highlands around 1815. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of life in the Highlands during this time. Robertson describes the landscape, the wildlife, and the people he encounters during his adventures. He also provides detailed accounts of his deer stalking expeditions, including the equipment he used, the techniques he employed, and the challenges he faced.In addition to deer stalking, Robertson also writes about other outdoor activities popular in the Highlands at the time, such as fishing and hunting. He shares anecdotes about his fellow sportsmen, including their rivalries and friendly competitions. Overall, Forest Sketches provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of outdoor sports in the Scottish Highlands during the early 19th century. The book is written in a vivid and engaging style, and is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in hunting, fishing, or Scottish history and 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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