CONTENTS 



LETTER I. 



PAGE 



The subject introduced — Hunting recommended, not only as an 

 entertaining but also as a wholesome exercise — Cervantes and the 

 Spectator: their opinion of Hunting — For whom these Letters 

 are intended — Explanation of the Frontispiece . . 1-12 



LETTER II. 



The Kennel described, with all its parts — Plan and elevation of 

 one ....... 13-22 



LETTER III. 



Of Hounds in general— Hounds of the middle size recommended — 

 A perfect Hound described — Skirters disapproved of — Objections 

 to a large pack ..... 23-30 



LETTER IV. 



Of feeding Hounds, and managing them in the kennel — Of the 

 Feeder — Cleanliness recommended — Time of feeding ill-suited to 

 severity . . . . . . 31-44 



LETTER V. 



Of breeding Hounds and naming them — Of the treatment of 

 Whelps when first taken into the kennel — Of rounding them, 

 and spaying Bitches — Of the number necessary to keep up the 

 stock — A list of names . . ... 45-64 



