Big Game Shooting, volume 2 (of 2)

Name: Big Game Shooting, volume 2 (of 2)
Author: Clive Phillipps-Wolley

By Clive Phillipps-Wolley

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A collection of practical, illustrated essays and regional surveys on hunting large terrestrial and marine game, combining travel anecdotes, natural-history observations and fieldcraft. Contributors describe stalking and close-quarter encounters with bears, mountain sheep, ibex, chamois, elk and deer, and provide guidance on organizing camps, transport and shooting expeditions. Technical chapters address rifles, ammunition and basic taxidermy, while regional treatments consider conditions and quarry in Arctic, Caucasian, alpine, Scandinavian, Iberian, South Asian and Central Asian hunting grounds. Photographs and drawings accompany the text to clarify terrain, equipment and hunting techniques.

About the Author

Clive Phillipps-Wolley

Clive Phillipps-Wolley was an English author known for his writings on hunting and adventure. His notable works include the two-volume series "Big Game Shooting," which reflects his passion for hunting in various terrains, and "Gold, Gold, in Cariboo! A Story of Adventure in British Columbia," which captures the spirit of exploration during the gold rush era. Phillipps-Wolley's writings often blend personal experience with vivid storytelling, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges and thrills of outdoor pursuits. He also contributed to the literature on sport in regions such as the Crimea and Caucasus, showcasing his diverse interests in both adventure and nature.