Hounds represent the oldest group of dog breeds in the world with their origins dating back many thousands of years. This unique book features superb photographs of hounds outdoors in their natural environment, as well as close-up portrayals of individual dogs. The accompanying text adopts a chronological approach to its subject, explaining the development of the hound lineage, and the different types of hound that have evolved down the centuries. Mention is made of those breeds which are now extinct, such as the St Hubert ...
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Hounds represent the oldest group of dog breeds in the world with their origins dating back many thousands of years. This unique book features superb photographs of hounds outdoors in their natural environment, as well as close-up portrayals of individual dogs. The accompanying text adopts a chronological approach to its subject, explaining the development of the hound lineage, and the different types of hound that have evolved down the centuries. Mention is made of those breeds which are now extinct, such as the St Hubert Hound, and their legacy, as reflected in contemporary breeds. Their ancestries, physical characteristics and character are all discussed, making this book an invaluable reference source.
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Very Good. Scratches/marks to dustjacket & some scuffs to edges. Some marks to textblock edges. Content excellent/unread. 160 p. Includes photographs. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Tanner, Bruce. Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. (1st U.S. Edition) Very large, sturdy book, purple cloth, very bright gilt lettering on spine, 152 heavy glossy pages, double-column format for text, profusely illustrated in color. DJ glossy purple background, a montage of color photographs on front, one at center back. DJ has very light wrinkles along top front and top back edges. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.
