The Pointer And His Predecessors

Originally published in 1906, The Pointer and His Predecessors is a highly researched guide to anything and everything relating to the pointing hunting dog. These hunting dogs primarily fall under the setter and pointer breeds, and Arkwright has included everything that an owner would need to know. Anyone who has any interest in shooting and hunting culture will find this book of substantial use. The Pointer and His Predecessors includes topics such as: Characteristics of the Pointer Breeding and Selection Shooting Over Dogs Breaking and Training Kennel Management Amidst the plethora of factual information are Arkwright’s own theories and anecdotes on the topic of pointing dogs. Arkwright discusses their origin as he pulls biblical quotes and examples to pinpoint where in history these hunting dogs were first spotted. He also recalls on his own experiences with the hounds to exemplify his passion for game dogs. The Pointer and His Predecessors is the top choice for anyone interested in hunting with dogs. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Excerpt from The Pointer and His Predecessors: An Illustrated History of the Pointing Dog From the Earliest Times Since the publication of The Pointer and his Predecessors in its original form, a demand appears to have arisen for a cheaper, more portable edition, which shall be suitable for everyday use. To meet this demand the present volume has been designed, to synchronise if possible with a similar edition in French. It has been carefully revised throughout and a few additions have been made chiefly to the chapter on kennel management: otherwise it remains unaltered. The general arrangement is identical, with the exception that the descriptions of the illustrations, formerly in a separate chapter, have been distributed, so that each may be opposite the picture of which it treats; and the forty original plates have been reduced to twenty-two of the most apposite in order to make the book as compact as possible. After consideration, the chapter that deals with Shows and Working Trials has been left untouched because since 1901, the year when it was written, there has been no appreciable change in the policy of the various canine Societies. One fresh subject alone seems to me to require consideration. The late Mr. C. J. Cornish, in the course of a most thoughtful criticism of this book for 'Country Life, ' remarked, 'There is only one bed-rock subject which Mr. Arkwright does not discuss, and that is the history of the growth and transmission of the gift or habit of pointing.' This omission not having been due to any cloudiness in my own mind as to the derivation of the phenomenon, I am now presenting my view of the subject without claiming for it any special originality. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... LIST OF BOOKS CONSULTED FOR THIS WORK, ARRANGED CHRONOLOGICALLY & IN SECTIONS. Classical. Cynegeticon, by Xenophon. b.C. 445-360. Peri Zoon (De Naturd Animalium), by Aristotle. B.C. 384-323 Cynegeticon, de Aucupio Fragmenta duo, by Marcus Aurelius Olympius Nemesianus. About B.c. 283. De Re Rusticd, bv Marcus Terentius Varro. B.c. 116-28. De Conjuratione Catiline, De Bello Jugurtbino, by Caius Sallustius Crispus. B.c. 86-34. Historie Naturalis Libri XXXVII., by Caius Secundus Plinius. Died A.d. 23. Historie, by Publius Cornelius Tacitus. 1st century. De Duodecim Casaribus, by Caius Tranquillus Suetonius. 1st century. Panegyricus Trajano dictus, by Cascilius Caius Secundus Plinius. 1st century. Cynegeticon, by Gratius Faliscus. 1st century. De Re Rusticd, by Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella. A.d. 50. Cynegeticus, by Flavius Arrianus. 2nd century. Cynegetica, by Oppianus. 2nd century. Onomastikofiy by Julius Pollux. 2nd century. De Naturd Animalium (Peri Zoon), by Claudius DEGREESlianus Prasnestinus. 3rd century. Ars Veterinaria, by Vegetius Renatus Publius. 4th century. De Re Rusticd, by Rutilius Taurus DEGREESmilianus Palladius. A.d. 37I 395 English. Le Art de Venerie, by Guyllame Twici (ex MSS. Phillipps, No. 8336. Printed 1840). 1307-1327. Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight. A Romance Poem. 1320-1340. The Maister of the Game (MS.), by Edmund de Langley (Duke of York). 1341-1402. De proprietatibus rerum, by Bartholomeus de Glanvilla. About 1360. Boke of St. Albans, by Dame Juliana Bernes. i486. Toxopbilus, by Roger Ascham. 1545. De Differentiis Animalium, by Edward Wotton. 1551. The Booke of Falconrie or Hawking, by George Turber- ville. 1575. Englische Dogges, by Dr. John Caius of Cambridge. 1576. Hawking, Hunting, Fishing. (Anon.) 1586. Brita

An aristocrat bred for sports afield, the Pointer is the quintessential hunting dog, pure-bred in origin and unmistakable for his passion in the field. Bred and hunted in Britain for hundreds of years, this is a graceful, symmetrical and strong sporting dog. The Pointer is congenial and alert, making a terrific pet, a fine watchdog and an active weekend sports pal. Endowed with dignity, kindness and nobility, the Pointer possesses all of the desirable characteristics of a devoted companion dog. This Special Limited Edition serves as an excellent introduction to the Pointer, including a special section on the breed in the United States written by guest author WAYNE G. CAVANAUGH, and a lively chapter on the breed's characteristics and personality. Author Richard G. Beauchamp, respected dog show judge and breeder, also discusses the selection of a puppy, introducing the puppy to your safe home, house-training and obedience lessons. All of the basics of care and maintenance are detailed, including feeding the Pointer throughout his life, grooming, exercise and conditioning. Spectacular color photographs accompany a special chapter on preventive healthcare written by world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, including such vital topics as selecting a veterinarian, spaying/neutering and preventing the onset of parasites and infectious diseases. Whether you are a newcomer to the Pointer or a long-time owner, this new volume will be a treasured addition to your dog-book shelf.