Publisher's Synopsis
The Complete Sportsman: A Manual Of Scientific And Practical Knowledge Designed For The Instruction And Information Of All Votaries Of The Gun (1893) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Gasper Howland. The book is designed to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the sport of hunting, as well as the scientific and practical knowledge necessary to become a skilled hunter. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of hunting, the different types of game animals, the gear and equipment needed for hunting, and the various techniques and strategies used by successful hunters. Additionally, the book includes detailed information on the anatomy and behavior of game animals, as well as tips on tracking, shooting, and field dressing. The Complete Sportsman is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the sport of hunting, whether they are a beginner or an experienced hunter looking to improve their skills.Nothing can be learned about Gasper�������s life from the major biographies and bibliographies. Apparently The Complete Sportsman is his only book. Fully titled The Complete Sportsman, A Manual of Scientific and Practical Knowledge Designed for the Instruction and Information of All Votaries of the Gun, the opus is one of the better �������how to������� hunting guides written towards the end of the 19th century. At the time, the sport hunting of North American game was a favorite, growing avocation for many. However, many new adherents lived in the growing cities and towns of the east and midwest and they had relatively little insight into rural conditions. Also, the tentacles of the rail had probed far and wide, making travel to distant places easy, rapid, and economical. Many neophyte sportsmen were similarly unfamiliar with the identification, distribution, abundance, migration, and habits of huntable species potentially available to them. Meanwhile, enormous improvements were being made in guns, ammunition, boats, other hunting equipment and accessories, and clothing. Also, many potential sportsman were unfamiliar with the most successful and enjoyable hunting strategies available.--Henry M. Reeves.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.
