<li>An extensive and fascinating history of the sporting lodge that also identifies and details buildings that are still in use today</li>
<li>Details how sportsmen and their families traveled and includes a reenactment of an Edwardian railway journey from London to the Outer Hebrides</li>
<li>Examples of itemized billing, food orders, contents of the rodroom/tack-room and gun-room are included</li>
<li>A comprehensive display of modern-day luncheon lodges in current use on private shooting estates</li>
<li>Tales and anecdotes from the past and present</li>

Sporting Lodges: Sanctuaries, Havens and Retreats

Sports & Outdoors

Jones, David S.D.

Hobson, J.C. Jeremy

Hunting & Fishing

Quiller Publishing Ltd.

<p>A fascinating and comprehensive book on the history of gamekeeping from the late seventeenth century until the present time, offering unique insight and an accurate record of gamekeeping in times past.</p>
<li>Aimed at gamekeepers, sportsmen, shooters, and anyone with an interest in country life or countryside history</li>
<li>Invaluable work of reference for the gamekeeper, the history student, the social historian, and those interested in life in the country estate</li>
<li>Includes snippets from tape recordings of gamekeepersâ€™ testimonies, contemporary newspaper clippings, and extracts from historic documents</li>
<li>Beautifully illustrated throughout</li>

Gamekeeping: An Illustrated History

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

This fascinating and comprehensive book covers all aspects of the history of shooting, drawing on historic illustrations, diaries, game books, and personal testimonies from sportsmen and gamekeepers.Chronicles the sport from its inception in the sixteenth century to the presentCovers shooting in the UK and overseas as well as shoot organizations and vehicles, lady shots, and sporting agentsInvaluable reference for shooters, gamekeepers, history students, social historians, and anyone with an interest in country life or history

Game Shooting: An Illustrated History

David Jones presents a unique look into the lives, roles and responsibilities of the outdoor staff of the great country houses during the golden age og Queen Victoria's reign to World War 1. Through his meticulous research of estate records, biographical works, private diaries and from many other sources a fascinating and comprehensive insight is given into the relatively unexplored subject of the outdoor staff, despite them being the backbone to the sustainability of the great estates. These roles have been neglected both by book and journal over the years as much has been written about indoor servants, but in this well researched and fascinating book untold stories of hermits; gardeners; postillions; gamekeepers and many more are documented. Beautifully illustrated with many rare and unpublished period photographs together with historic documents from the authors private collection. A must read for anyone interested in family and social history and country house/estate life in a bygone era.

Servants of the Lord: Outdoor Staff at the Great Country Houses

History

Europe

<p>Game shooting for sporting purposes has taken place in England since the first half of the sixteenth century. David Jones has written a fascinating and comprehensive book covering the history of the sport from its inception to the present day. He examines changes in the typical shooting day, based on surviving diaries, newspaper articles and other historical documents. He charts the development of shooting in England, Wales and Scotland, across Europe and worldwide, including the planning and organisation required to support the growing popularity of the sport.\nGame Shooting contains a large selection of historic illustrations, photographs, articles and documents, providing an accurate record and unique insight into the lives of those involved. A fascinating book suitable for anyone with an interest in the sport.</p>

Quiller

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Sporting Lodges: Sanctuaries, Havens and Retreats

Gamekeeping: An Illustrated History

Game Shooting: An Illustrated History

Servants of the Lord: Outdoor Staff at the Great Country Houses

Game Shooting: An Illustrated History

Gamekeeping: An Illustrated History