The Pointer and His Predecessors: An Illustrated History of the Pointing Dog from the Earliest Times (1906)

""The Pointer and His Predecessors"" is a comprehensive illustrated history of the pointing dog, from its earliest origins to the early 20th century. Written by William Arkwright and first published in 1906, this book explores the evolution of the pointing dog and its various breeds, including the English Pointer, the Setter, the Spaniel, and the Hound. Arkwright provides a detailed account of the history and development of each breed, including their physical characteristics, hunting abilities, and temperament. He also discusses the various methods of training and handling pointing dogs, as well as their use in hunting and field trials. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 black and white photographs and drawings, depicting various breeds of pointing dogs in different hunting and field trial situations. The illustrations provide a visual reference for readers to better understand the different breeds and their unique characteristics. Overall, ""The Pointer and His Predecessors"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of pointing dogs, and a must-read for dog breeders, hunters, and enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.