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Book SynopsisSince the 1700s, British periodicals devoted to field sports have been reporting developments in techniques, trends, legislation, conservation, and more. They therefore provide a detailed examination of the country’s rich and broad history of hunting, fishing, foxhunting, and related shooting sports. British Sporting Periodicals: An Annotated Bibliography is the first comprehensive listing of all the periodicals on field sports produced in Great Britain up to 1950. Each title is described in detail, including publisher, place of publication, general content, format, frequency of issue, and publishing history. The book also includes many wonderful images of magazine covers and front pages, diagrams that trace various name changes and mergers, and a detailed timeline. Exhaustively researched and carefully compiled, British Sporting Periodicals is a valuable reference tool for collectors, historians, and researchers of field sports.
Trade ReviewBritish Sporting Periodicals is a vital reference for the researcher of sporting periodicals. Duke Biscotti's work traces the evolution of British sporting history as recorded in its magazines, journals, almanacs, and more. Biscotti's work is full of cited sources, descriptions of each periodical, and the evolution of specific titles over years and decades. This work will become an instant go-to resource for collectors and researchers alike. -- John P. Connolly, George L. Ohrstrom Jr. Head Librarian, National Sporting Library and Museum
This will be a very useful work on an area not covered by other bibliographies. Many of these periodicals are underrated, with important contributions by the leading writers of their day. If some of the articles were published separately they would be highly sought after. -- Greg Way, R.E. & G.B. Way
