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122 ESSAYS on HUNTING : containing a Philosophical Enquiry into 

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 also Directions for the Choice of a Hunter ; the Qualifications 

 requisite for a Huntsman, and other General Rules to be observed 

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.". First Edition, edited by William Blane ; dedicated to E. L. Lovedex, Esq. 

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124 Ellis (Maudie). The Squire of Bentley (Mrs. Cheape) : Memory's 

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127 Fillis (James). Breaking and Riding : with :Military Commen- 

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129 Foix (Gaston, Conte de). Seigneur de Beam. Le Livre de la Chasce. 

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130 Forbes (Commander W. B.). * Hounds, Gentlemen, Please ! * With 

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>d 131 Forbes (W. Cameron). As to Polo. With numerous plans. 8vo. 



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>1132 Fothergill (George A.). Hunting, Racing, Coaching, and Boxing 



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133 Fox Hunting : What to Do and What Not to Do . . . 24mo. orig. 



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