The book just arrived in the mail today. Thank you. I'm looking forward to reading it. There are a lot of interesting observations in these hunting books from the time period, whether it relates to treatment of the "hired help" or candidness in shooting performance and wounding/lost game. Different times and social norms and criteria of acceptability. I just try to keep everything in the appropriate context.
If you get a chance, take a look at Gordon Cummings' "A Hunters Life in South Africa" or T. Rooosevelt's "Hunting Trips of a Ranchman". I dare say neither of these classics would have a chance of being printed today - at least without rather heavy editing. The running down and shooting of game from horseback was quite acceptable at the time but would probably be viewed in a different light today. And there was no hesitation in slinging lead if there was even a remote chance of success.
Cheers
Brian
