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After a day on the moors, stubbles, or a woodland day, I like to take up a book beside my fire and read of other good long days past and gone. Such I have tried to make this volume - BB. First compiled by BB in 1946, he aimed to create a book which was largely composed of the best descriptive writings on the sport of shooting. These pages are packed with evocative and stirring passages for sportsmen to enjoy after a day out and during the long winter evenings. The extracts chosen represent some of the greatest writers from Richard Jefferies to the poet John Masefield. BB himself, one of the most evocative writers on the countryside, is well represented in both his writings and his fine scraperboard illustrations.
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Denys Watkins-Pitchford, or 'BB' as he is known, was born in 1905. He grew up in Northamptonshire, where he spent many hours out in the open air as ill health prevented him from being sent to boarding school. He studied art in Paris and at The Royal College of Art in London, and for seventeen years was art master at Rugby School. He was already illustrating books before he began to write under his pseudonym, 'BB'. The Sportsman's Bedside Book (1937) was the first to carry these now famous initials, followed by Wild Lone, the Story of the Pytchley Fox (1939) and Manka, The Sky Gypsy, The Story of a Wild Goose (1939). He was awarded the Carnegie Medal for The Little Grey Men (1941), the tale of the last gnomes in England, which established him in the forefront of literature for children. Many titles followed for both adults and children, and his reputation as a naturalist was further enhanced by his contributions to The Field, Country Life and Shooting Times. He died in 1990.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The editor of this anthology writes of the pleasure to be had after a day's shooting when you read of others' exploits, and I whole-heartedly agree! Tired, and happy, after a few hours on our rough shoot, shotgun cleaned, drink in hand, this book is just wonderful. It brings the magic of this beautiful sport to life, and enhances the feeling of a day well-spent.
But even on those days when I haven't been shooting, and a long empty period stretches ahead until the start of the new season, this book keeps the magic alive. It's wonderful to read of how others appreciate nature and shooting, and, as the excerpts go back two hundred years, is also very interesting from a historical point of view.
It would also make a great gift to someone just starting in the shooting life, or considering it. There are many tales of early experiences - first gun, first shot - which would be exciting for a favourite nephew, perhaps - or niece.
I doubt it would turn around the committed anti/professional vegetarian, but it might be illuminating for someone with an open mind who hasn't yet tried the sport.
All in all a great buy, which has given me much pleasure.
But even on those days when I haven't been shooting, and a long empty period stretches ahead until the start of the new season, this book keeps the magic alive. It's wonderful to read of how others appreciate nature and shooting, and, as the excerpts go back two hundred years, is also very interesting from a historical point of view.
It would also make a great gift to someone just starting in the shooting life, or considering it. There are many tales of early experiences - first gun, first shot - which would be exciting for a favourite nephew, perhaps - or niece.
I doubt it would turn around the committed anti/professional vegetarian, but it might be illuminating for someone with an open mind who hasn't yet tried the sport.
All in all a great buy, which has given me much pleasure.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Who has the time to be out shooting as much as they'd like? Not me, that's for sure. Sometimes reading about the sport is the next best thing, and this great collection of articles and stories is ideal for those times.
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my father who is a shooting entusiast. However he has hardly had a chance to look in the book as my mum (who is definitely not an enthusiast) keeps reading it! Beautifully written, interesting and a perfect bedside read!
The book arrived well on time. The only downside is that the cover isn't quite as nice as the one shown!
The book arrived well on time. The only downside is that the cover isn't quite as nice as the one shown!
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