Originally published in London 1875. The author was a sportsman and naturalist whose opinions were formed from many years of pursuing birds for sport and pleasure, both in the British Isles and overseas. He discusses the problem of winged and four footed vermin on grouse moors and game shoots and offers much advice on bird protection and conservation.Contents Include: The Balance of Nature Grouse Disease Birds of Prey The Corvids Foxes Small Vermin Game Bird Rearing Rats and Cats.etc.Keywords: Grouse Moors Birds Of Prey Game Bird Vermin Bird Protection Balance Of Nature British Isles Foxes Naturalist Sportsman Rats Cats Pleasure London