This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 Excerpt: ...It is proper to state, however, that in certain of these forests there are still a number of sheep and black cattle. The aggregate rental of these forests amounts to upwards of 143,000, while nearly 100,000 of this sum is derived from shootings and fishings, with the corresponding accessories of mansions and lodges. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 Excerpt: ...It is proper to state, however, that in certain of these forests there are still a number of sheep and black cattle. The aggregate rental of these forests amounts to upwards of 143,000, while nearly 100,000 of this sum is derived from shootings and fishings, with the corresponding accessories of mansions and lodges. The number of deer shot annually in these forests amounts to nearly 10,000. In addition to this large number, a few escape wounded, to pine and die in the forest, and are devoured by ravens and other birds and beasts of prey. Of the above 10,000, about one-half are stags shot prior to the middle of October, while the remainder are hinds, the most of which are shot towards the close of the year. The greater proportion of these hinds are distributed among the crofters and retainers throughout our Highland glens, and contribute largely to their sustenance during the winter. We do not, of course, deny that there are some sportsmen who send their venison to market; but in so far as our experience goes, they are extremely few. We also know one or two forests where the venison is sent to the nearest village, and sold to those resident in the district at a nominal price. This arrangement we think a wise one, and to be encouraged, as it brings this most delicious food within the reach of many to whom it would not otherwise be attainable. CHAPTER XV. PARTRIDGE-SHOOTING. When contrasted with that of grouse and blackgame, partridge-shooting is regarded by most sportsmen as rather commonplace. Several reasons contribute to this somewhat correct estimate of the sport. The stubble and turnip fields, and low ground-cover, compare most unfavourably with the purple heather and romantic scenery so generally associated with the habitats of grouse and bl...
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Poor. No Jacket. 8vo. Rubbed, bumped, boards dampstained, disbound-prelims detached but extant, hinges/gutters cracked, shaken, owner inscriptions to ffep and fly title, but pp clean and bright apart from the occasional smudge mark, small portion of loss to edge of p.17, not impinging.
