A SHORT CAST BACK
A Short Cast Back, written by Kay Gardner and with a foreward by His Grace the Duke of Beaufort MFH, profiles 34 huntsmen and hound breeders from the inter war years to the present day.

Read about their careers, great hounds, amusing incidents, theories on hunting and hound breeding and many absorbing references.

What the reviews and purchasers have said about the book; " Fascinating...wonderful character studies from all parts of the country. I could not have enjoyed it more.", "All the subjects have a deep love of the foxhound and here lies the essence of this book. Discovering their favourite hounds adds another dimension. The bond between huntsman and hound is portrayed in a way which sums it all up. There is humour too, so important to the foxhunter. A must.", "To be perfectly honest I never dreamt it would be so good. It's fascinating!".

This 256 page hard back book features 180 black and white photographs, including those by Jim Meads, and costs £28 incl P & P (UK).

For further information contact 01205 270330.

In the photograph below some who feature are shown with the author. From the left: John Cooke, Ian Langrish, Charlie White,the author, Tim Unwin, Martin Scott and Tony Collins.


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