A ?dangerous book for men,? reveling in old-school country pursuits, this is a surprising and humorous tour down the highways and byways once trod by the country gent The rich and largely unseen archive of Country Life magazine dates back to 1897, and the doors are thrown open and a host of fascinating details emerge in this volume combining nostalgia with humor and real historical detail. Within this volume are found tips on pipe-smoking for discerning males, advice on gun dogs, rules about how to lay on the best shooting lunches (usually involving long trips to Fortnum and Mason?s), detailed musings on tweed coats and caps, intense discussions on the correct ammo with which to take on a rogue elephant, and all anyone could ever want to know about fishing tackle. The cult of country sports in late Victorian/Edwardian England included such highly popular pastimes as fishing, horse riding, and golf, each of which is represented here with a choice selection of articles.

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