Originally published in 1859, this early work on The shot gun and sporting Rifle has been divided into six books, with each book containing various comprehensive chapters on the subject. Book One; Varieties of Shooting. Book Two; The Animals used by the shooter, and their management in the kennel and the field. Book Three; Elementary principles of gunnery and composition of the parts essential to it. Book Four; The varieties of shot guns and the accessories used with them. Book Five; The Sporting rifle. Book Six; The game preserver's guide. Thoroughly illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to any historian or hunting enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.