Author: Stonehenge (pseud. [i.e. John Henry Walsh.])
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Languages : en
Pages : 956
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British Rural Sports, Etc. [With Plates, Including a Portrait.]
Author: Stonehenge (pseud. [i.e. John Henry Walsh.])
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Languages : en
Pages : 956
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 956
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The Greyhound: Breeding, Coursing, Racing, etc. (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)
Author: James Matheson
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446545903
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
The author was a well-known greyhound man. He was as successful with his dogs on the track as he was in the field. His many years of expert knowledge are encapsulated within this book's two hundred and sixty-eight pages. Twenty-seven comprehensive chapters contain Valuable Information on: Origins and History of Greyhound Racing. Future of the Greyhound? What is a Good Greyhound? Breeding. Walks v. Rearing at Home. The Whelping Hut. Management of the Brood Bitch. Rearing. Management of the Saplings. Training. Proper Racing Weight. Transport and its Effect on Coursing. Blood. Selection of the Racing Brood Bitch. Kennel Ailments and Their Treatment. Weights of Growing Greyhounds. Measurements of Points. Rearing and Training Expenses. The Show Greyhound. Breeding and Rearing Champions. Greyhounds as Companions. Kennel Construction. Etc. The contents are well illustrated with vintage photographs of famous greyhounds and Waterloo Cup winners of the time. This is a fascinating read for any Greyhound enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446545903
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
The author was a well-known greyhound man. He was as successful with his dogs on the track as he was in the field. His many years of expert knowledge are encapsulated within this book's two hundred and sixty-eight pages. Twenty-seven comprehensive chapters contain Valuable Information on: Origins and History of Greyhound Racing. Future of the Greyhound? What is a Good Greyhound? Breeding. Walks v. Rearing at Home. The Whelping Hut. Management of the Brood Bitch. Rearing. Management of the Saplings. Training. Proper Racing Weight. Transport and its Effect on Coursing. Blood. Selection of the Racing Brood Bitch. Kennel Ailments and Their Treatment. Weights of Growing Greyhounds. Measurements of Points. Rearing and Training Expenses. The Show Greyhound. Breeding and Rearing Champions. Greyhounds as Companions. Kennel Construction. Etc. The contents are well illustrated with vintage photographs of famous greyhounds and Waterloo Cup winners of the time. This is a fascinating read for any Greyhound enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Greyhound Racing And Breeding (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)
Author: A. Croxton-Smith
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446545008
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
This scarce early work on greyhound racing and breeding was originally published in 1927. It is now very hard to find in its first edition, and consequently increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it using the original text and photographs as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a well known dog book writer of his day, with his main interest being dogs of a sporting variety. This well researched book will prove of much interest to all with an involvement with greyhounds. Its hundred pages contain nine Detailed chapters, all well illustrated with vintage black and white photographs: How the Sport Originated. Method of Conducting Meetings. System of Handicapping. How to Choose a Dog. The Cost of Racing a Dog. Behind the Scenes. How to Start a Kennel. The Fastest Animal. Heroes of the Track. Rules of the Greyhound Racing Association. Etc. In addition to being a fascinating read for any greyhound enthusiast, the book also contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446545008
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
This scarce early work on greyhound racing and breeding was originally published in 1927. It is now very hard to find in its first edition, and consequently increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it using the original text and photographs as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a well known dog book writer of his day, with his main interest being dogs of a sporting variety. This well researched book will prove of much interest to all with an involvement with greyhounds. Its hundred pages contain nine Detailed chapters, all well illustrated with vintage black and white photographs: How the Sport Originated. Method of Conducting Meetings. System of Handicapping. How to Choose a Dog. The Cost of Racing a Dog. Behind the Scenes. How to Start a Kennel. The Fastest Animal. Heroes of the Track. Rules of the Greyhound Racing Association. Etc. In addition to being a fascinating read for any greyhound enthusiast, the book also contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Manual of British Rural Sports ... Fifth edition, etc. [With plates.]
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Languages : en
Pages : 842
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Languages : en
Pages : 842
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Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired
Author: British Museum
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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Subject Index of the Modern Works Added to the British Museum Library
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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A Catalogue of ... [books] ...
Author: Bernard Quaritch (Firm)
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
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Pure-bred Dogs, American Kennel Gazette
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Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1596
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Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1596
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Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired
Author: British Library
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Languages : en
Pages : 664
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Languages : en
Pages : 664
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An Illustrated Catalogue of Old and Rare Books for Sale at Prices Affixed
Author: Pickering & Chatto
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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