Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands

<p>Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural world and sporting pursuits of the 19th-century Scottish Highlands. Charles William George St. John a keen observer and passionate sportsman vividly describes the region's diverse wildlife including birds mammals and fish alongside accounts of hunting and fishing expeditions.</p> <p>Originally published in 1879 this book provides valuable insights into the ecology of the Highlands and the traditional sporting practices of the era. St. John's engaging narrative style and detailed observations make this work a valuable resource for naturalists historians and anyone interested in the natural and cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands. Readers will appreciate the author's deep appreciation for the region's unique landscapes and wildlife.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>