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The Gentleman's Recreation: In Four Parts, Viz. Hunting, Hawking, Fowling, Fishing (1721)

The Gentleman's Recreation: In Four Parts, Viz. Hunting, Hawking, Fowling, Fishing (1721)

Cox, Nicholas

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ISBN10: 110458798X
ISBN13: 9781104587987
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 580
Weight: 2.24
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gentleman's Recreation is a book written by Nicholas Cox in 1721, which is divided into four parts, namely Hunting, Hawking, Fowling, and Fishing. It is a comprehensive guide for gentlemen who are interested in outdoor activities and sports. The book provides detailed instructions and advice on how to engage in each of these activities, including the necessary equipment, techniques, and strategies. The first part of the book focuses on Hunting, which includes various types of game such as deer, foxes, and hares. It covers topics such as hunting with dogs, using traps and nets, and the different types of guns and ammunition that can be used.The second part of the book is dedicated to Hawking, which is the sport of hunting with trained birds of prey such as falcons, hawks, and eagles. This section provides information on the different types of birds used in hawking, the equipment required, and the techniques used to train and handle the birds.The third part of the book covers Fowling, which is the hunting of birds such as ducks, geese, and pheasants. It includes information on the various types of firearms and ammunition used, as well as the different techniques used to attract and capture the birds.Finally, the fourth part of the book is focused on Fishing, which includes freshwater and saltwater fishing. It covers topics such as the different types of fish, the equipment required, and the techniques used to catch them.Overall, The Gentleman's Recreation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in outdoor sports and activities, providing a comprehensive guide to hunting, hawking, fowling, and fishing.Also Contains An Abridgment Of Manwood�������s Forest Laws, And Of All The Acts Of Parliament Made Since. 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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