A practical compendium of British rural pursuits and recreational practices, compiled from older and contemporary authorities and arranged for concise reference. Entries survey hunting, shooting, angling, falconry, horsemanship, canine care, game management, guns and equipment, veterinary remedies, and yachting, combining anecdote, antiquarian notes, and hands-on instructions. The compiler emphasizes modern scientific improvements while retaining useful traditional knowledge, cites differing authorities when debates arise, and supplies treatises on animal diseases, breeding, and mechanical aspects of sport, aiming to furnish the field practitioner with clear, usable guidance.