The Badger - A Monograph (History of Hunting Series - Working Terriers)

Download or read book The Badger - A Monograph (History of Hunting Series - Working Terriers) written by Alfred E. Pease and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BADGER A MONOGRAPH BY ALFRED E. PEASE, M.P. Originally published in London, 1898. Now reprinted from the extremely rare original by Read Country Books. This fascinating historical document was written at the turn of the century by avid huntsman and Member of Parliament, Alfred Pease. It is a lengthy treatise on the natural history of the badger as well a detailed work on the hunting of the animal. Pease writes in great detail about the life and habits of the badger and includes anatomical diagrams. Over half of the book is devoted to the badger as a sporting quarry. There is much discussion on techniques of hunting including dogs and equipment. There are numerous illustrations including detailed diagrams of the various excavation tools. 128 pages. 10 black + white illustrations.