{"product_id":"the-great-shoots-britains-finest-shooting-estates-past-and-present-9781846892783","title":"The Great Shoots: Britain's finest shooting","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its Third Edition, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Shoots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e continues to be unique in the history of sporting literature: the first and only book to ever embark on a comprehensive survey of the game-shooting scene, both as it was and as it stands today. In this new and revised edition the fascinating story is brought right up to date. Many of the shoots chosen are owned by the rich and famous, and Brian Martin here provides a rare insight into their social lives; providing fascinating comment on their own estates and on shooting generally.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Before detailing the history and present sport of each estate, region by region, the author sets the scene by outlining the history of game shooting in Britain: the changing attitude of society; how economics have played an increasingly important part; how the popular press has perpetuated an often inaccurate image, how technical developments have shaped both gun-making and game rearing; and much more. The inter-relationship between shooting and conservation, and the important contribution to the general welfare of our flora and fauna by the overwhelming majority of shoot proprietors, are given special attention.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This superb volume has become the established celebration of the gameshooting world today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Shoots is an impressive book to behold whether taking pride of place on a drawing room coffee table, or standing proud on a den library shelf... The Great Shoots would be a welcome addition to the libraries of game shots worldwide. -- Gary Creighton * British Country Sports *\u003cbr\u003eThe third edition of The Great Shoots is bigger and better than ever. Brian P. Martin has amassed over 275 pages of game shooting history, anecdotes and photography that will elevate the stature of any bookshelf. An ever better read if you've been lucky enough to visit some of the estates listed. More than a few for the bucket list can be found within. * Shooting Gazette *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful and thoroughly researched book with a proper sense of history mixed with a clear understanding of the changing nature of shooting sports. It gives an insight into a past-time that remains important in much of the rural West Country. -- Philip Bowern * Western Morning News *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a sumptuous book that you can dip in and out of, filled with nostalgia and great photography and has become an established authority of the gameshooting world today. -- Martin Stanhope * NFU Countryside *\u003cbr\u003eAs well as being an informative and interesting read, looking at both the historical and current shooting scene on a number of top estates, The Great Shoots could also be described as a coffee table book. It will, no doubt, grace many a shoot lodge and gun room for the casual reader to dip in and out of. * BASC Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eThis lavish book with stunning photographs will appeal to lovers of country pursuits. -- Annette Shaw * Devon Life *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Society's view: fashion and PR in the field Mainly economic: balancing the gamebooks Game laws and gamekeepers: country custodians The quarry: birds, beasts and fowl It's the way that you do it: technique and style Fit for a king: the evolution of shotguns and accessories  The Great Shoots: Eastern England Central Southern England Home Counties and Midlands South-East England Wales and the South-West Northern England Scotland Northern Ireland  Acknowledgements Index","brand":"Quiller Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742184157527,"sku":"9781846892783","price":33.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781846892783.jpg?v=1720060368","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-great-shoots-britains-finest-shooting-estates-past-and-present-9781846892783","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}