Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. Second Edition, Limited to 250 copies. Folio, xviii, 272 pages, publisher's original gilt-lettered and decorated red cloth covered boards. Top edge gilt. Illustrated throughout in black-and-white, also in full color. Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages, published in 1929 by The Derrydale Press, is a classic work of sporting history that traces the development of hunting and the use of hounds from antiquity to the modern era. Written by Joseph R. Thomas, the book combines historical scholarship with an insider’s understanding of field sports, examining how hunting traditions evolved across different periods, cultures, and social classes. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of hounds—their breeding, training, and specialized functions within the chase—while also situating mounted hunting and foxhunting within a broader cultural and historical framework. Issued by Derrydale, one of the most respected American sporting presses, the book is prized by collectors for its authoritative content and its association with the golden age of early 20th-century sporting literature. Some minor wear, minor discoloration, else in very good + condition. Item #190
Price: $325.00