The Heythrop Hunt


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Originally published in early 1900's. A detailed and illustrated history of this famous hunt which lies in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Contents include: Duke of Beaufort and Philip Payne - Duke of Beaufort and Will Long - Lord Redesdales Mastership - Mr Hall and Mr. Albert Brassey's Mastership - The Hunt after the War - Oxforshire - Ramble the Second - Horn and Hound - Beaufort and Badminton - Heythrop Hounds and Country etc. Many of the earliest hunting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.







The Bystander


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Policing Wildlife


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Policing Wildlife examines both the extent and enforcement of wildlife law, one of the fastest growing areas of crime globally. The book considers how enforcement regimes need to adapt to contemporary wildlife crime threats, particularly those posed by terrorism and organised crime.




Hunting Tours


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A History of the Old Berks Hunt from 1760 to 1904 - With a Chapter on Early Foxhunting


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This vintage book contains information on "The Old Berks Hunt", a historical fox hunting club in Oxfordshire, England. With details of its history, notable members, and excursions, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of English Fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Early History of Foxhunting", "The Reverend John Loder, 1760 to 1805", "The Rev. Robert Symonds, 1800 to 1807, and 1808 to 1814", "Mr. William Codrington, 1814 to 1824", "Mr. Harvey Combe, 1824 to 1826", "Lord Kintore, Master 1826 to 1830", "The Hon. Henry Moreton, 1830 to 1832", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fox hunting.







Call Me Dave


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After a decade as Conservative Party leader and six years as Prime Minister, he remains an enigma to those outside his exclusive inner circle. Now, in the wake of his dramatic resignation following the sensational EU referendum campaign, this new edition of the book that 'got the world talking' ( Daily Mail) revisits the real David Cameron, bringing the story of his premiership to its final chapter. Based on hundreds of interviews with colleagues past and present, friends and foes, this unauthorised biography charts Cameron's path from a blissful childhood in rural Berkshire through to the most powerful office in the country, giving a fascinating insight into his most intriguing relationships, both political and personal. Exploring the highs and lows of his administration, from his brush with disaster over the Scottish question and his humiliation over Syria to his surprise election victory in 2015 and his controversial win on gay marriage, this fully updated edition offers a comprehensive assessment of Cameron's legacy in office, weighing up the extraordinary achievements of Britain's youngest Prime Minister for 200 years.




The Sportsman


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