The Master Of Game: The Oldest English Book On Hunting (1909) - Hardcover

by Edward Duke of York (Author), William A. Baillie-Grohman (Editor), Florence Baillie-Grohman (Editor)

The Master of Game is a book on hunting, believed to be the oldest English book on the subject. It was written by Edward, Duke of York, in the late 14th century and was first published in 1909. The book covers a wide range of topics related to hunting, including the training and care of hunting dogs, the behavior of various game animals, and the proper techniques for hunting with bows, crossbows, and other weapons. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the different types of hunting, such as hunting with hounds, hunting with falcons, and hunting with nets. The Master of Game is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the hunting practices of medieval England, as well as the social and cultural attitudes of the time.With A Foreword By Theodore Roosevelt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.