Master of Hounds

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the position of "e;Master of Hounds"e; in fox hunting, with information on duties and expectations, details of notable historical figures, descriptions of common problems within a pack, and much more. Timeless and insightful, this volume will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history of fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: "e;The Modern School of Fox-Hunting"e;, "e;The Disguised Friends and Enemies of Hunting"e;, "e;Famous Masters of the Nineteenth Century"e;, "e;The Master's Expenses"e;, "e;Criticisms of His Followers"e;, "e;Famous Critics of Masters of Hounds"e;, "e;The Huntsman's Point of View"e;, "e;Some Views of a Master of Otterhounds"e;, etc. 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 history of fox hunting. Originally published in 1903.