RACKING, by Josef Brunner. After twenty years of patient
study and practical experience, Mr. Brunner can, from his intimate
knowledge, speak with authority on this subject. "Tracks and Tracking"
shows how to follow intelligently even the most intricate animal or bird
tracks; how to interpret tracks of wild game and decipher the many
tell-tale signs of the chase that would otherwise pass unnoticed; to
tell from the footprints the name, sex, speed, direction, whether and
how wounded, and many other things about wild animals and birds.
13. WING AND TRAP-SHOOTING, by Charles Askins. Contains a full
discussion of the various methods, such as snap-shooting, swing and
half-swing, discusses the flight of birds with reference to the gunner's
problem of lead and range and makes special application of the various
points to the different birds commonly shot in this country. A chapter
is included on trap shooting and the book closes with a forceful and
common-sense presentation of the etiquette of the field.
14. PROFITABLE BREEDS OF POULTRY, by Arthur S. Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler
discusses from personal experience the best-known general purpose
breeds. Advice is given from the standpoint of the man who desires
results in eggs and stock rather than in specimens for exhibition. In
addition to a careful analysis of stock--good and bad--and some
conclusions regarding housing and management, the author writes in
detail regarding Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Orpingtons, Rhode Island
Reds, etc.
15. RIFLES AND RIFLE SHOOTING, by Charles Askins. A practical manual
describing various makes and mechanisms, in addition to discussing in
detail the range and limitations in the use of the rifle. Treats on the
every style and make of rifle as well as their use. Every type of rifle
is discussed so that the book is complete in every detail.
16. SPORTING FIREARMS, by Horace Kephart. This book is the result of
painstaking tests and experiments. Practically nothing is taken for
granted. Part I deals with the rifle, and Part II with the shotgun. The
man seeking guidance in the selection and use of small firearms, as well
as the advanced student of the subject, will receive an unusual amount
of assistance from this work.
17. THE YACHTSMAN'S HANDBOOK, by Herbert L. Stone. The author and
compiler of this work is the editor of "Yachting." He treats in simple
language of the many problems confronting the amateur sailor and motor
boatman. Handling ground t
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