Whip and Spur

This vintage book offers the reader a unique and authentic insight into the sporting life of a nineteenth century fox hunter, chronicling his experiences in all manner of pursuits ranging from buying a horse to embarking on a hunt. Interesting and entertaining, "e;Whip and Spur"e; will appeal to the modern sportsman and those with an interest in the history of fox hunting in England. Contents include: "e;Vix"e;, "e;Ruby"e;, "e;Wettstein"e;, "e;Camping with Max"e;, "e;How I got my Overcoat"e;, "e;Two Scouts"e;, "e;In the Gloaming"e;, and "e;Fox-Hunting in England"e;. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the use of horses in sport. Originally published in 1897.