Charles St. John — A Tour in Sutherlandshire

Edinburgh, David Douglas, 1884 . Leather. Handsomely bound in full calf, this is the second edition of Charles St. John's comprehensive two volume account of field sports and natural history in Sutherland. The second edition of this work, complete in two volumes.The author's account of the stalking of the Muckle Hart of Benmore and was influential in the development of Scottish red deer stalking, and has been described as a classic among deer-stalkers. In this work, he gives an account of his exploration of Sutherland, as well as hunting, fishing, and the natural history of the area.Illustrated with a frontispiece and five plates to volume I, and a frontispiece and four plates to volume II. Collated, complete.In full calf signed bindings from the Ipsley Bindery. Endpapers renewed. Retaining half titles, which bear former owner's inscriptions.Author Charles St John was an English naturalist and sportsman. In a full calf signed binding. Externally, excellent. Light handling marks to front board of volume I. Endpapers renewed. Contemporary inscriptions to half titles. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, otherwise clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .