This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fox hunting, with historical information, descriptions of various types of hounds, comments on riding, instructions for training horse and hound, notes on attire, explanations of etiquette, and much more besides. "Notitia Venatica" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of English fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Introductory Remarks," "The Love of Fox-Hunting on the Decline," "Manner of Hunting in Germany," "Fox-Hounds in France," "Hunt...
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fox hunting, with historical information, descriptions of various types of hounds, comments on rid...