The art of English Shooting
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"The Art of English Shooting" by George Edie, published in 1778, offers a fascinating glimpse into the sporting culture of 18th-century England. This book delves into the techniques and practices of shooting, providing detailed instruction on the use of firearms and the pursuit of game. Beyond its practical advice, the book serves as a historical document, reflecting the social and cultural values associated with hunting and marksmanship during this period. Edie's work provides insights into the equipment, skills, and etiquette expected of English sportsmen. It captures a moment in time when h...
"The Art of English Shooting" by George Edie, published in 1778, offers a fascinating glimpse into the sporting culture of 18th-century England. This book delves into the techniques and practices of shooting, providing detailed instruction on the use of firearms and the pursuit of game. Beyond its practical advice, the book serves as a historical document, reflecting the social and cultural values associated with hunting and marksmanship during this period. Edie's work provides insights into the equipment, skills, and etiquette expected of English sportsmen. It captures a moment in time when hunting was both a means of sustenance and a recreational activity deeply intertwined with social status and land ownership. Readers interested in the history of sports, firearms, or English social life will find this a valuable and engaging resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.