Memories of the Shires

This vintage book contains accounts of fox hunting experiences in early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of hunts, information concerning notable locations and figures, and more. It provides a fascinating insight into historical English fox hunting, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Contents include: "e;Fox-Hunting and Melton"e;, "e;Early Days in Leicestershire"e;, "e;Ancient History"e;, "e;Mr. John Coupland"e;, "e;Lord Manners"e;, "e;Captain Warner"e;, "e;Captain Warner"e;, "e;Captain Warner"e;, "e;Captain Warner's Closing Seasons"e;, "e;Lord Lonsdale"e;, "e;Captain Burns-Hartopp"e;, "e;Captain Burns-Hartopps Final Seasons"e;, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.