The art of deer-stalking; . illustrated by a narrative of a few days' sport in the forest of Atholl, with some account of the nature and habits of red deer, and a short description of the Scotch forests; legends, superstitions; stories of poachers and freebooters, &c. &c. By William Scrope, Esq., F.L.S. ... Illustrated by engravings and lithographs, after paintings by Edwin and Charles Landseer, Esqrs., and by the author.
William Scrope (1772-1852)
Category
Books
Date
1839
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 3058203
Summary
Bibliographic description
xix,[1],440p., plates . ill.. . 8vo.. With inscription sideways on title page: 'Calke Abbey Library / 1841 / Jno. Crewe' [i.e. Sir John Harpur Crewe, 9th baronet (1824-1886)]. Binding: Publisher's green cloth binding; gilt illustration of deerhound on front board, and of stag on back baord.
Makers and roles
William Scrope (1772-1852) Charles Landseer (1799-1873) Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (London 1802 - London 1873)