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 Practical and Useful Books, published by Under took chcaaistaoces, the PvblisheiB conceived that a *' Sp9rt$man*$ DictUmarf would be not only acceptable to those who follow the HtmndSy pursue the Feathered TribeSf frequent the Lake, or the Stream, or attend the Course, )i)utalso the Public in general, since the Chase is highly interesting to the humaa mind, and has, in all ages, formed a prominent feature in the National Character of the inhabitants of these islands. They, therefore, honestly and fearlessly assert that the Author and Compiler of it is a well- known Sportsman, who has made the various subjects which the book contains the business of his life, and whose practical knowledge of Field Amusements, in its various ramifications, is uniformly acknowledged. Nor have they spared either pains or expense in the Printing or the Embellishments which illustrate and adorn the Work ; their object being to produce, not merely a Book of General Reference, but a complete Sportsman's Library; which they trust will be found worthy of that Patronayge which they earnestly and respectfully solicit This Work is elegantly Printed on Fine Paper, and Illustrated with numerous Highly Finished and Emblematical Engravings, executed in the most Characteristic Style of Excellence by those eminent Artists, LANDSEER, BARRENGER, HERRING, GREIG, WEBB, COOPKR, CLENNEL, FIELDING, WESTLEY, ROBERTS, LAPORTE, BROOKE, SCOTT, ELMER, &c. &c. %* For the accommodation of the Public, the Sportsman's Cyclopedia will be issued in 12 Monthly Parts, price 2«. 6d. each ; which may now be had, by one or more at a time, at the option of the Purchaser. The whole Work forms one large Volume in Octavo, of nearly 1000 pages, and by means of close printing contains as much information as will be found in eight ordinary sized octavos. It may be had, complete, neatly bound in cloth, and lettered, price £1 : 11 : 6. It is presumed, that the alphabetical arrangement of the Sportsman's Cyclopedia will a£&rd every facility to the reader, and that it will be found to contain not only THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE HORSE, in all its ramifications, but the most ap- proved System of Grooming (particularly of the Hunter) and Stable Management, with copious Notices of the Diseases to which he is liable, and the most judicious Mode of treating them. THE WHOLE ART OF HORSEMANSHIP, OR THE SCIENCE OF RIDING, in all its Branches. THE DOG, in all its Varieties, is equally considered ; with hi* Diseases and Manner of Cure, and Instructions for Breeding, Breaking, or Training Him for the different Pursuits. HUNTING the Fox, Hare, Stag, &c. and the Nature of Scent, as exemplified in their Pursuit ; also, particular Notices of various Packs of Hounds. The various kinds of Pointers and Setters, with Directions for entering Hounds, and the Method of Breeding those best calcu- lated for the Sportsman. THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF SHOOTING FLYING, with full Instructions to Young Sportsmen, as well as every information relative to the use of the FowUog Piece. COURSING, and the Laws of the Leash, with Notices of celebrated Greyheunds ; aad the most judicious Plan of Breeding these interesting Animals. THE RACE COURSE, with its Operations, in all their varieties ; of Breeding the RMser, of Training Him, &c. &c. with particular Notices of the most distinguished Running Horses. THE COCK PIT, and management of Game Cocks. THE WHOLE ART OF ANGLING AND FISHING in all their different Forms, &c. &e. DOBSON ON TRAINING THE SPANIEL OR POINTER. KUNOP-SIDIA; being a Practical Essay on the Breaking and Training the English Spaniel or Pointer. To which are added. Instructions for attaining the Art <^ Shooting Flying ; more immediately addressed to y(mng Sportsmen, but designed al^ to supply the best means of correcting the errors of some older ones. By the late W. DobsoHi. Esq, of Edea-HsU, Cumberland. In One Volume, 8vo. Price 12«. boards. ^