Records of the Old Charlton Hunt

This vintage book contains extensive records of the Charlton hunt, with historical information, details of notable packs and people, contemporary articles, hunting songs, hunting accounts, and much more. A fascinating insight into English fox hunting, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Extracts from Pamphlet Entitled 'Charlton and the Charlton Hunt'", "The Agreement Between the Duke of Richmond and the Earl of Tankerville Touching the Hunting of the Country", "'The Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Charlton Congress'", "Minutes of General Meetings of the Charlton Hunt", "A List of the Duke of Richmond's Hounds", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.

© 2017 Read Country Books (E-bog): 9781473338814

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E-bog: 25. august 2017