Description: A TOUR IN SUTHERLANDSHIRE WITH EXTRACTS FROM THE FIELD-BOOKS OF A SPORTSMAN AND NATURALIST CHARLES ST JOHN EDINBURGH: DAVID DOUGLAS 1884 Second edition, first edition 1849. The author's diaries covering natural history, shooting, fishing and stalking. His attention to detail and talent to convey that detail is remarkable. (Chute, Shooting Flying) St. John was a keen sportsman, but his primary focus was natural history. "He was unrivalled as a field naturalist, never accepting facts on hearsay. With the birds of Scotland he was especially familiar." ODNB. 19 x 13 cm. Volume 1, xxvi + 296 pp + 6 plates + 32 page publishers catalogue. Volume 2, x + 374 pp + 5 plates + 2 adverts. Very good + condition. Armorial bookplate and previous owner's name on the front endpapers. A little light foxing to the page edges but otherwise very clean and tidy, binding firm. An attractive set. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The complete eBay Selling Solution.
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Author: C St. John
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Non-Fiction Subject: Travel Guides & Travel Stories
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: Douglas
Region: Scotland
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Year Printed: 1884
