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This vintage book contains a description of fox hunting in Quorn, Leicestershire, England. With historical information and details of notable people and events, this volume 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. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.

This vintage book contains a detailed account of English fox hunting in the nineteenth century, with information on popular locations, notable figures, important developments, and more. A fascinating insight into English fox hunting, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Origin of Hunting", "The First Foxhounds", "Masters and Privileges", "The Origin of Hounds", "Instinct and Foxes", "The Fame of Leicestershire", "The Shires", "Beaufort and Badminton", "Cheltenham and V.W.H.", "Sporting Shropshire", "Hampshire", "Staghounds", "Railways and Hunting", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume was originally published in 1922 an is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.

This book contains a detailed guide to horse feed, including information on varieties, their properties, and their effects. Written in clear, concise language and including all the information a horse-owner needs to know about feeding their animals, this volume constitutes an invaluable handbook and is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: ''The Stud Farm'', ''Ingredients of Blood'', ''Conversion of Food'', ''Effects of Food'', ''Properties and Qualities of Food'', ''Winter and Summer Food'', ''Nitrogen in Hay and Oats'', ''Choice of Hay'', ''Selection of Oats'', ''Bruising Oats'', ''Preparation of Bran Mashes'', ''Artificial Grasses'', etcetera. Many antique books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on the care and management of horses.