The Somerville, William 1675-1742 creator Bulmer, William 1757-1830 Bewick, Thomas 1753-1828 Bewick, John 1760-1795 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Chase" by William Somerville is a poem written in the early 18th century. This work serves as an exploration of hunting, blending art and sport while emphasizing the camaraderie and elegance of the chase. The poem intertwines practical advice for hunters with poetic descriptions of the landscape and animals involved in the hunt, revealing an appreciation for nature and the sport. At the start of "The Chase," the author introduces the themes and significance of hunting while addressing a royal audience. He reflects upon the origins of the chase and its evolution over time, detailing its importance to society and the character of those who engage in it. In this opening section, Somerville establishes his narrative tone by invoking historical examples of hunting and offering perceptions of nature that elevate the experience beyond mere sport, suggesting it as a reflection of valor and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-09-14 Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1802 Hunt riding -- Poetry PR London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1802 89832683 https://archive.org/details/chasepoem00somerich/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71644 https://archive.org/details/chasepoem00somerich/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71644 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134645.0 71644