Read Country Books imprint: 256 books

This vintage book offers the reader a unique and authentic insight into the sporting life of a nineteenth century fox hunter, chronicling his experiences in all manner of pursuits ranging from buying a horse to embarking on a hunt. Interesting and entertaining, "Whip and Spur" will appeal...

This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in...

This early billiards handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at the sport that will prove of great interest to the billiards enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the...

This vintage book contains an assortment of hunting poems, anecdotes, and tips. Instructive and entertaining, this volume is highly reconnected for modern hunting enthusiasts, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Farmer's Cap",...

“Horse Racing Greats - Mr. Peter Purcell Gilpin” contain a biographical sketch of one of horse racing's great legends. Interesting and informative, this volume is not to be missed by fans of the sport and those with an interest in its history and notable figures. Also included is a specially-commissioned...

This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A detailed description of big game shooting that will prove of great interest to the hunting enthusiast or historian of the sport. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely...

This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A detailed description of big game shooting that will prove of great interest to the hunting enthusiast or historian of the sport. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

This early handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at rifles and ammunition that will prove of great interest to the hunting and shooting enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

First published in 1935, this book takes a detailed look at Cannock Chase, an area of countryside in Staffordshire, England. It examines the beauties and deep history of this ancient area of England, as well as providing anecdotes of notable events related to Cannock Chase. Highly recommended for...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

“Norfolk Broad and River Fishing” provides a detailed account of fishing for pike and other course fish on the Norfolk Broads and surrounding rivers. This highly-readable and informative guide aims to furnish the reader with all the information relative to fishing in this area, interwoven with...

first published in 1901, this volume contains a detailed guide to forming and managing a pure-bred flock of sheep, with chapters on selection, mating, different breeds, rearing, and much more. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility...