Derry argue (9 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A comprehensive book, from a breeder and trainer, which covers the training and rearing of the British breeds - the Pointer, English, Irish and Gordon Setters. The book outlines the historical development of the breeds and explains what the breeds are meant to do. Choosing and rearing a puppy is also covered, as is training, shooting practices and falconry.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1999). (1993) 1999 2nd edition. 4to (190 x 250mm). Pp192. Colour plates, b/w photographs. Burgundy boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but clean, very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Derry Argues's useful book "includes chapters on the origins of pointers and setters and advice on choices. There is an emphasis on the psychological approach to training, explaining how dogs think and learn. Dog work is covered in detail with guidance on field training and much else." Chapters include: The pursuit of style; Origins of the bird dogs; The Llewellin setter; Choices; How dogs learn; Training; Training in the field; Further training; Home life; Hunting; Breeding, field trials and selection; Learning more (which contains an annotated bibliography). .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1993). 1993 1st edition. 4to (194 x 250mm). Pp192. Colour plates, b/w photographs, bibliography. Burgundy boards, spine titled in gilt. Spotting to top edge, slight marks to cover. Good-plus in scratched dust-wrapper. Derry Argues's useful book "includes chapters on the origins of pointers and setters and advice on choices. There is an emphasis on the psychological approach to training, explaining how dogs think and learn. Dog work is covered in detail with guidance on field training and much else". Chapters include: The pursuit of style; Origins of the bird dogs; The Llewellin setter; Choices; How dogs learn; Training; Training in the field; Further training; Home life; Hunting; Breeding, field trials and selection; Learning more. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1993). 1993 1st edition. 4to (190 x 250mm). Pp192. Colour plates, b/w photographs, bibliography. Burgundy boards, spine titled in gilt. Marks of previous ownership o/w very good in dust-wrapper. Derry Argues's useful book "includes chapters on the origins of pointers and setters and advice on choices. There is an emphasis on the psychological approach to training, explaining how dogs think and learn. Dog work is covered in detail with guidance on field training and much else." Chapters include: The pursuit of style; Origins of the bird dogs; The Llewellin setter; Choices; How dogs learn; Training; Training in the field; Further training; Home life; Hunting; Breeding, field trials and selection; Learning more. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition thus. 8vo (141 x 222mm). Pp192. B/w illustrations. Burgundy cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight marks to end-papers else very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "A Transcription of Two Important 16th Century Books on Training the Goshawk and Sparrowhawk for Falconry." An Approved Treatise of Hawks and Hawking by Edmund Bert [1619] and A Perfect Booke for Kepinge of Sparhawkes or Goshawks by an unknown author [1575]. Transcribed and edited to present a useable, practical text to the modern falconer. Short-winged hawks "need to come to 'love their keeper' and both books .excel in explaining how this behaviour is achieved and how faults such as hood-shyness, carrying, turning tail, extreme nervousness &c. can be cured." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition thus. 8vo (141 x 222mm). Pp192. B/w illustrations. Burgundy cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine copy in dust-wrapper. "A Transcription of Two Important 16th Century Books on Training the Goshawk and Sparrowhawk for Falconry." An Approved Treatise of Hawks and Hawking by Edmund Bert [1619] and A Perfect Booke for Kepinge of Sparhawkes or Goshawks by an unknown author [1575]. Transcribed and edited to present a useable, practical text to the modern falconer. Short-winged hawks "need to come to 'love their keeper' and both books .excel in explaining how this behaviour is achieved and how faults such as hood-shyness, carrying, turning tail, extreme nervousness &c. can be cured." .…