American Game Bird Shooting (1892)

American Game Bird Shooting is a comprehensive guide to hunting and shooting game birds in the United States, written by John Mortimer Murphy and originally published in 1892. The book covers a variety of topics related to game bird hunting, including the different species of birds, their habitats and behaviors, the equipment and techniques needed for successful hunting, and the ethics and etiquette of the sport. Murphy provides detailed descriptions of the various birds that are commonly hunted, such as quail, pheasants, grouse, and woodcock, as well as lesser-known species like snipe and rail. He also discusses the various types of firearms and ammunition that are used for bird hunting, as well as the different hunting dogs and their training.In addition to practical advice on hunting, the book also includes chapters on the history and culture of game bird shooting in America, including the role of hunting clubs and the formation of game laws. Murphy also provides insights into the social aspects of the sport, such as the camaraderie and traditions that have developed among hunters over the years.Overall, American Game Bird Shooting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport of bird hunting, providing both practical advice and a glimpse into the rich history and culture of this popular pastime.Others did not know how to employ rapidly improving firearms and ammunition most efficiently. American Game Bird Shooting encompasses seventeen chapters, each focusing on a particular species or group of similar birds. Each chapter, then, includes information not only on the natural history or biology of each but also various means of hunting them, plus appropriate hunting gear and accessories. Interestingly, the last chapter is titled Pigeons, Doves, Bitterns, Cranes, and Herons. Neither Bitterns nor Herons have been considered �������game birds������� for nearly a century and their taking is prohibited by Federal, State, and Provincial laws and regulations. Illustrations and interesting bits of information are scattered throughout the text. Murphy relates, for example, an instance where a market hunter sold his bag of Canada geese taken in a single day for several hundred dollars. Not bad, considering that laborer wages of the time were $1 to $2 a day. The book vividly reflects the author�������s personal experiences over wide areas of the United States and his unusual powers of observation and skillful writing.--Henry M. Reeves.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.