Shooting; A Manual Of Practical Information On This Branch Of British Field Sports

Before the first bird rises, knowledge matters. Robert Blakey’s Shooting gathers the hard-won know-how of British field sports into one clear, confident companion. Practical wisdom, beautifully preserved here.Written in the spirit of Victorian era Britain, this classic shooting manual stands as a field sports handbook and sporting reference guide for anyone drawn to the British countryside sport of days afield. Blakey addresses the essentials of shotgun shooting technique, from sound preparation and safe handling to the thoughtful routines that steady aim, along with sensible shooting practice drills to sharpen judgement and timing. For the working sportsman, it speaks plainly about equipment care and reliability, offering durable gun maintenance tips that remain relevant wherever game bird hunting is practised. As a guide for sportsmen, it balances instruction with the quiet etiquette of the field, helping newcomers read weather, cover, and moment without fuss.Beyond instruction, Shooting is a window into a culture: the values, language, and practical habits that shaped sporting life in the nineteenth century. Readers of sporting history will recognise its influence on later manuals, and casual browsers will enjoy its brisk, observant tone today, too. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. It will sit equally well beside modern guides as an illustrated vintage reprint to browse for craft, or as a distinguished find for an antique sporting books collection.