The compleat sportsman; 1718

The compleat sportsman (1718) by Giles Jacob Subtitle: in three parts. Part I. Containing the nature and various kinds of game, under their several Denominations, with the best Methods of taking the same, by Shooting, Hunting, Dogs, Nets, and otherwise; and the Laws and Statutes made for Preservation of the Game, with Warrants to impower Game-Keepers, &c. Part II. Of the best Situations and Methods of erecting and Management of Parks, Warrens, &c. Of Hunting the Buck, Doe, &c. And a concise Abridgment of the Forest-Laws, and of all the Laws and Statutes relating to Deer: Methodically interspersed with Precedents of Warrants for Deer, &c. Part III. Of fish and fishing; the most successful Methods of Angling; the only proper Baits, Tackle and agreeable Seasons for taking all Sorts of Fish; and the Rivers wherein they are to be found; with the Statutes relating to Fishing, &c Published in 1718 in London by J. Tonson and W. Taylor Notes:  [12], 152, [4] pages ; 17 cm. Brown leather binding over marbled boards. Gilt pictorial decorations and title on the spine. National Sporting Library & Museum Middleburg, VA John H. and Martha Daniels Collection F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room Call #: DAN E 01 .J236 1718 Original held by the National Sporting Library & Museum. This resource is in the public domain and may be used without restriction, however, attribution is customary and requested.