Schmiedeberg, R. v. (The Partridge, its Natural History, Artificial Breeding, Hunt, and Capturing.) Berlin, Parey, 1896. 2 ll., 108 pp. With 17 (9 full-page) ills. and 5 vignettes and illustrated initials resp. Illustr. orig. boards.

Mantel I, 155. – Not in Schwerdt. – Illustrations by O. Vollrath, A. Werzerzick, H. Sperling and others. – Binding somewhat rubbed and with traces of fold, quite isolated pages slightly finger-spotted in the white margin, but neglectible.

Important  monograph , besides natural history, hunting + catching also dealing with the hunter and his tools, i. a. clothing, gun, ammunition, hound, and hunting terms. In the 8-page appendix recipes for the preparation of the partridges, also the wise utilization of quite old hens.
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