Sporting Days And Sporting Ways (1910)

By Ralph Henry Nevill and Ralph Nevill

Book Overview

Sporting Days and Sporting Ways is a memoir written by Ralph Henry Nevill, originally published in 1910. The book recounts the author's experiences and adventures as a sportsman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nevill was an avid hunter, fisherman, and horseman, and his book reflects his passion for these pursuits. The memoir is divided into chapters that focus on different types of sporting activities, including hunting with hounds, shooting game birds, and fishing for trout and salmon. The author also shares anecdotes and stories about his fellow sportsmen, as well as his observations on the changing landscape of the English countryside and the impact of modernization on traditional sporting pursuits. In addition to his love of the outdoors, Nevill was also a skilled writer and his prose is both engaging and informative. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and sketches, adding to its charm and authenticity. Overall, Sporting Days and Sporting Ways is a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of English country sports and the lifestyle of the landed gentry in the early 20th century.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: 1164187813
• ISBN13: 9781164187813
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"