The Sport of Kings (Classic Reprint)

Explore the endless variety of fox-hunting through a seasoned hunter’s year, with practical lessons and rich history.This edition gathers the author’s reflections on hunting as a social sport and a craft. It traces the year from puppy walking to cub-hunting and beyond, sharing how methods, etiquette, and gear shape the experience. You’ll meet the people, places, and traditions that make fox-hunting a enduring part of British sport.Inside you’ll find guidance on training young hounds, managing packs, and understanding the huntsman’s role. The book also examines changes in the sport over time, including how economics, land use, and local custom influence hunting life. Practical guidance on puppy walking, training the hunter, and the chase itself Insights into etiquette, fieldcraft, and managing a huntsman’s team Discussion of different packs, country settings, and visiting other huntsIdeal for readers interested in hunting lore, sport history, and the culture surrounding fox-hunting. Read more