A Treatise on Field Diversions. By A Gentleman of Suffolk: A Staunch Sportsman
- Engraved frontispiece. [iv], 146, [2] pp. 1 vols. 16mo
- Yarmouth: Printed by W. Meggy, Quay, 1824
Yarmouth: Printed by W. Meggy, Quay, 1824. Second edition. Engraved frontispiece. [iv], 146, [2] pp. 1 vols. 16mo. Later nineteenth century half red morocco, t.e.g. Three bookplates of John G. Heckscher. Title page toned, very good plus. Second edition. Engraved frontispiece. [iv], 146, [2] pp. 1 vols. 16mo. Reprint of the extremely rare Norwich 1776 edition (not in Schwerdt). Almost entirely devoted to the selection and training of hunting dogs, followed by a “theory of gun-barrels” and “most useful instructions to young Sportsmen for speedily acquiring the Art of Shooting.”. Schwerdt II, p.244