Memories of the Shires

This vintage book contains accounts of fox hunting experiences in early twentieth-century England with descriptions of hunts information concerning notable locations and figures and more. It provides a fascinating insight into historical English fox hunting and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the sport. Contents include: Fox-Hunting and Melton Early Days in Leicestershire Ancient History Mr. John Coupland Lord Manners Captain Warner Captain Warner Captain Warner Captain Warners Closing Seasons Lord Lonsdale Captain Burns-Hartopp Captain Burns-Hartopps Final Seasons et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.