American Game Bird Shooting (1892)

American Game Bird Shooting is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Mortimer Murphy in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the techniques, equipment, and strategies used in hunting game birds in the United States during the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics related to game bird hunting, including the different types of birds hunted, the best locations to find them, and the ideal time of year to hunt. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various firearms and ammunition used in the sport, as well as tips on shooting techniques and safety precautions.In addition to the practical aspects of game bird hunting, American Game Bird Shooting also delves into the history and culture of the sport. Murphy discusses the social aspects of hunting, including the camaraderie among hunters and the etiquette involved in the sport. He also explores the natural history of game birds, their habitats, and their behavior.Overall, American Game Bird Shooting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport of hunting, as well as for historians and enthusiasts interested in the history of American hunting culture. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of game bird hunting during a pivotal time in American history.Others did not know how to employ rapidly improving firearms and ammunition most efficiently. American Game Bird Shooting encompasses seventeen chapters, each focusing on a particular species or group of similar birds. Each chapter, then, includes information not only on the natural history or biology of each but also various means of hunting them, plus appropriate hunting gear and accessories. Interestingly, the last chapter is titled Pigeons, Doves, Bitterns, Cranes, and Herons. Neither Bitterns nor Herons have been considered �������game birds������� for nearly a century and their taking is prohibited by Federal, State, and Provincial laws and regulations. Illustrations and interesting bits of information are scattered throughout the text. Murphy relates, for example, an instance where a market hunter sold his bag of Canada geese taken in a single day for several hundred dollars. Not bad, considering that laborer wages of the time were $1 to $2 a day. The book vividly reflects the author�������s personal experiences over wide areas of the United States and his unusual powers of observation and skillful writing.--Henry M. Reeves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.