Forays Among Salmon And Deer (1861)

By James Conway

Book Overview

Forays Among Salmon And Deer is a book written by James Conway and published in 1861. The book is a collection of essays that describe the author's experiences and adventures while hunting salmon and deer in the wilderness of Scotland. The essays are written in a vivid and engaging style, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a hunter in the mid-19th century.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on salmon fishing and the second part on deer hunting. In the first part, the author describes his experiences fishing for salmon in various rivers and streams throughout Scotland. He provides detailed descriptions of the techniques and equipment used for salmon fishing, as well as the different types of salmon that can be found in Scottish waters.The second part of the book is devoted to deer hunting, and the author describes his experiences hunting red deer and roe deer in the Scottish Highlands. He provides detailed descriptions of the terrain, the animals themselves, and the techniques used for hunting them.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the natural world and the importance of conservation. He also shares his thoughts on the ethics of hunting and the relationship between humans and the natural world. Forays Among Salmon And Deer is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in hunting, fishing, or Scottish history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165341522
• ISBN13: 9781165341528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"