PllEfACE. 



" Since loss of sight and age refuse 

 Sports I indulged in heretofore ; 

 Then, memory, oft vrith thee I muse 

 On days that Jiiust retiirn no more." 



Having unfortunately been blind for upwards of 

 twenty years, it is natural to conclude that I 

 have experienced many hoiu^s of ennui, notwith- 

 standing the kind attentions of relatives and 

 friends. 



During those periods my mind has reverted to 

 the past scenes of my hfe, and, having pursued 

 field sports with ardour for upwards of forty 

 years in various parts of Europe and South 

 America, I determined to seek a solace by 

 dictating my reminiscences and experience on 

 the above subjects, which I hope may prove 

 interesting to the reader, and instructive to the 

 young sportsman. 



The reader will perceive that as one of the old 

 school, I am no advocate for slaughtering game 



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