Fox, Hound, Forest and Prairie
London: George Routledge & Sons, 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. FOX-HOUND, FOREST, AND PRAIRIE. CAPTAIN PENNELL ELMHIRST. Published by George Routledge and Sons, Limited: London. 1892. First edition. Illustrated by J. Sturgess, J. Marshman. Including 5 hand coloured plates, 584pp. (1 vol, 8vo.)An account of the author's experiences hunting around the worlds, including the Malay Peninsula, India, America, and the fox-hunting counties of England. Including two in-depth descriptions over two chapters on elk hunting in the Western Cattle lands of Montana. Higginson reports the Duke of Portland's observation: "I knew Pennell Elmhirst very well indeed. He was a first-rate man to hounds, a fine sportsman, and an excellent horseman; but he very often appeared with a scratched and bleeding face. I think he wrote the best hunting articles I have ever read". (Phillips, p. 113; British and American Sporting Authors, p.128). Near Fine. Item #99
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