John C. Phillips

Classics of the American Shooting Field: A Mixed Bag for the Kindly Sportsman, 1783-1926 is a comprehensive collection of some of the most important writings on the subject of hunting and shooting in America. Compiled by John C. Phillips, this book features a mix of essays, articles, and stories written by some of the most notable figures in American hunting and shooting history, including Daniel Boone, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ernest Hemingway. The book is organized chronologically, starting with an essay by John James Audubon from 1783 and ending with a piece by Nash Buckingham from 1926. In between, readers will find a variety of writings on topics such as bird hunting, big game hunting, and the ethics of hunting. Classics of the American Shooting Field is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of hunting and shooting in America. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential figures in the sport, and offers valuable insights into the evolution of hunting and shooting culture in the United States over the course of more than a century. This is a new release of the original 1930 edition. 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.