Shooting and field sports in general are now seen as an unnecessary and cruel pastime by many, but here is a fascinating insight into the mindset of 19th century British societal views on field sports and how it was seen as a way to build a good strong moral character. to Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.