The compleat sportsman. In three parts. Part I. Containing the nature and various kinds of game, under their several Denominations, with the best Methods of taking the same, by Shooting, Hunting, Dogs, Nets, and otherwise; and the Laws and Statutes made for Preservation of the Game, with Warrants to impower Game-Keepers, &c. Part II. Of the best Situations and Methods of erecting and Management of Parks, Warrens, &c. Of Hunting the Buck, Doe, &c. And a concise Abridgment of the Forest-Laws, and of all the Laws and Statutes relating to Deer: Methodically interspersed with Precedents of Warrants for Deer, &c. Part III. Of fish and fishing; the most successful Methods of Angling; the only proper Baits, Tackle and agreeable Seasons for taking all Sorts of Fish; and the Rivers wherein they are to be found; with the Statutes relating to Fishing, &c.

People / Organizations

• Giles Jacob (Author)
• Elizabeth Nutt ("printed by")

Imprint

[London]: In the Savoy, printed by Eliz. Nutt, and R. Gosling, (assigns of Edward Sayer Esq;) for J. Tonson at Shakespear's-Head in the Strand, and W. Taylor at the Ship in Pater-Noster-Row, 1718.

Publication year

1718-1718

ESTC No.

T137001

Grub Street ID

185071

Description

[12],152,[4]p. ; 12⁰

Note

Dedication signed: Giles Jacob.

With a table of contents.