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Synopsis
The answer if not to a maiden's prayer then at least to those of a whole generation of country sporting men and women. This flexible sporting diary takes account of hunting, fishing, falconry and coursing as well as shooting, but most of all recognises the fact that the peripheral events of any day in the field are always of more lasting interest than the size of the bag. Game books of previous eras were no more than desiccated e state records, things of no flesh and bone, for 100 pheasants here read much the same as 100 pheasants two months later. We needed to remember who shot well, how was the dog work, what about the amazing sunset and that old cock bird you downed with the last shot of the day as it topped the tallest tree and headed for safety down the valley? Who needs a shooting diary with wasted columns for ptarmigan and capercaillie when so few are shot in the whole country in a year? The columns are simplicity itself, covering the date, the place, your companions and the bag and, on the facing page, most important of all, remarks. These might be a terse two liner or inspiration might run to a full page for something special. There is room to insert photographs, game cards or perhaps to pin a feather. Every spread has a sporting quotation from times past as well as exquisite paintings by John Paley.

From the Publisher
Illustrated Game Books from Old House Books
Every country sportsman and woman should keep a record of every outing, irrespective of the size of the bag; days on which you come home empty handed are often the most interesting. To re-read it in tranquillity will be a deep and lasting pleasure and your few words will bring a host of memories flooding back in the days ahead, perhaps when the old magic or even the old legs, have lost their powers. THE COUNTRY SPORTSMAN'S RECORD BOOK AND JOURNAL is the answer, if not to a maiden's prayer then at least to those of a whole generation of country sporting men and women. When it was published this book broke new ground. For the first time we had a flexible sporting diary which took account of hunting, fishing, falconry and coursing as well as shooting, but most important of all which recognised the fact that the peripheral events of the day in the field are always of more lasting interest than the size of the bag. Game books of previous eras were no more than desiccated estate records, things of no flesh and bone, for 100 pheasants here read much the same as 100 pheasants two months later. We needed to remember who shot well, how was the dog work, what about that amazing sunset and that old cock bird you downed with the last shot of the day as it topped the tallest tree and headed for safety down the valley? Who needs a shooting diary with wasted columns for ptarmigan and capercaillie when so few are shot in the whole country in a year? The columns are simplicity itself, covering the date, the place, your companions and the bag and, on the facing page the most important of all - Remarks. These might be a terse two liner or inspiration might run to a full page for something really special. There is room to insert photographs, game cards or to pin a feather.

This beautifully designed book has a superb colour illustration by John Paley on every page and throughout the book are over 100 quotations collected by John Humphreys from the writings of sportsmen past and present. It will be read, used and treasured by anyone actively interested in any field sports. This book will be a pleasure to own and is the ideal gift for any country sportsman. Beautifully produced in dark green library style cover material with gold blocked cover. Sample pages are available from the publisher for people wishing to see a bit more. (OldHouseBk@aol.com) See also THE FISHERMAN'S RECORD BOOK. In preparation THE GOLFER'S RECORD BOOK.