Fifty Years¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Fox-Hunting With The Grafton And Other Packs Of Hounds (1900) is a book written by John Malsbury Kirby Elliott, which chronicles his experiences of fox-hunting for half a century with the Grafton and other packs of hounds. The book is a memoir of his life as a fox-hunter and provides an insight into the history and traditions of fox-hunting in England during the 19th century.The book is divided into chapters, each of which details a particular aspect of fox-hunting, such as the breeding and training of hounds, the different types of foxes, the etiquette of the hunt, and the various roles played by the hunters and their horses. The author also describes his encounters with other notable fox-hunters of his time, such as Lord Henry Bentinck and Lord Willoughby de Broke.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and countryside where the hunts took place, as well as the excitement and thrill of the chase. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the author and his fellow hunters, as well as the hounds and horses they used.Overall, Fifty Years¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Fox-Hunting With The Grafton And Other Packs Of Hounds (1900) is a fascinating account of the sport of fox-hunting in England during the 19th century, written by someone who was deeply passionate about the hunt and its traditions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fox-hunting and the culture surrounding it.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.
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