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100 1 _aRandall, John,
_d1810-1910
245 1 0 _aOld Sports and Sportsmen; or, the Willey Country :
_bwith sketches of Squire Forester and his whipper-in Tom Moody
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-18
508 _aTranscribed from the 1873 Bunny and Evans edition by David Price
520 _a"Old Sports and Sportsmen; or, the Willey Country" by John Randall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the rich traditions of hunting and the social life surrounding it in Shropshire, especially through the lens of Squire Forester and his whipper-in, Tom Moody. The book encompasses local history and the development of sporting culture in the region, revealing both the deep-rooted appreciation for nature and the complexities of human-nature relationships throughout time. The beginning of the work introduces the backdrop of Shropshire’s landscape and the significance of hunting as a prestigious pastime among the gentry. The author discusses the roots of this tradition, highlighting figures such as Squire Forester and his connections to the land and its folklore. The opening chapters suggest an exploration of the natural history of the region, the influence of different eras on sporting practices, and the relationships between nobility, local clergy, and the common folk within the context of outdoor sports and the conservation of wildlife. Randall's approach combines anecdotes, historical references, and a celebration of the enduring relationship humans have with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShropshire (England) -- History
653 _aHunting -- England -- Shropshire
653 _aForester, George, -1811
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63805
999 _c104629
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