The Gleneagles Hotel: 75 Years of Scottish Excellence by Jane Nottage

The Gleneagles Hotel: 75 Years of Scottish Excellence by Jane Nottage lands on the shelves of my shop.

HarperCollins, 1999, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Maps;

From the cover: The Gleneagles Hotel is one of Scotlands most famous landmarks and for nearly a century it has been synonymous with all that is great about Scotland. Built in a place of breathtaking natural beauty, the hotels stunning surroundings complement the soothing gentle rhythm and dedication to excellence that the staff offer their guests.

This hook is a celebration of a great Scottish hotel, one that has weathered quite a few storms in its life. From the early days of its conception, through two world wars, through the turbulent times of economic recession, to its metamorphosis into one of the worlds top resort hotels, the Highland Palace, as Gleneagles is known, has retained its mystique and ability to attract guests from all over the world. From golf to shooting, to riding, and to falconry, there is a wealth of sporting activities to choose from, or endless time just to relax, do nothing and enjoy the superb food prepared by the world-renowned chefs.

But the Gleneagles Hotel is more than a world-class sporting resort it is a way of life. Like the ever-changing colours of the Ochil Hills that surround it, Gleneagles has a chameleon-like quality that enables it to satisfy the needs of all its guests, whether they be family groups, business executives, sports enthusiasts, or people needing to get away from the stresses of everyday life. Many return to Gleneagles again and again, and their memories, supplemented with archive photographs and illustrations, are interweaved throughout the book to provide a fascinating insight into the life of this great hotel.

The principles and ideology that first motivated Donald Matheson when he conceived this great highland palace are the same ones that govern Gleneagles today. The glory of the hotel will continue to thrill and delight its guests and the staff who have become part of the Gleneagles family. Turn the pages and enter the world of the famous hotel that has become known as the scottish Playground.

Introduction by: Jackie Stewart

Very Good in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper snagged at the head of the spine otherwise a very well presented copy.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 192 pages. Index. 11¼” x 9″.

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The Roughshooter’s Dog by Michael Brander

The Roughshooter’s Dog by Michael Brander lands on the shelves of my shop.

The Sportsman’s Press, 1989, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: To achieve a really useful general purpose dog it is well worth while taking a good deal of time and trouble over the training writes Michael Brander in this celebrated guide to gundog training, the first to be published on training the pointer-retriever gundog in the English language. Appearing initially in 1957 and reissued in a second edition in 1971, it was reprinted four times in the 1970s.

Michael Brander shows that with skill, and above all patience, almost any dog from any gundog breed can be trained to give its owner the personal satisfaction felt when game is found, pointed, flushed and retrieved by a dog which he has trained himself. The frustrations, the set-backs, the days when all goes wonderfully well and the days when one is convinced that there is no hope for the dog are all discussed, with many helpful hints along the way. He writes with great experience and deep understanding of the training and care of the roughshooters dog.

Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Bruised at the tail of the spine. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 198 pages. 8″ x 5¼”.

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Shooting Pigeons by John Humphreys

Shooting Pigeons by John Humphreys lands on the shelves of my shop.

David & Charles, 1988, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Black & White Drawings;

From the cover: Pigeon shooting has never been more popular. Farmers enemy number one, all efforts to control numbers seem to have failed and the shooting man has been one of the beneficiaries. The boom in oilseed rape growing has been to the liking of the bird and the grey hordes are to be found in all counties in the UK.

Shooting them is not as easy as it was twenty years ago. Generations of being shot at have taught the woodpigeon a thing or two about survival. Many of the old rules can no longer be applied and this book sets out to inform the reader of some new techniques. Lofting, wing flapping, more thoughtful displays of decoys and a greater adaptability on the part of the sportsman are all part of the new pattern. This book, which draws on a lifetimes experience, explains about the choice of gun and cartridge, deployment of decoys, the construction of hides and describes the latest equipment which is available to help the decoyer.

Finding pigeon shooting is also a problem which is dealt with carefully as is use of dogs, habits of the modern pigeon and many other matters. Old and new hands alike will find here much that is new and useful. The author feels that if Shooting Pigeons helps to improve a few bags up and down the country, his efforts will have been well worthwhile.

A new generation of pigeon shooters has arrived since the last serious book on the subject was written. Armed with the information packed into this book, they will be well equipped to pit their wits against this most challenging and fascinating quarry species.

Introduction by: Archie Coats

Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 190 pages. Index. 8¾” x 5¾”.

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Rough Shoot: Some Thoughts For the Owner-Keeper by E. H. Esmond Harcourt Lynn-Allen

Rough Shoot: Some Thoughts For the Owner-Keeper by E. H. [Esmond Harcourt] Lynn-Allen lands on the shelves of my shop.

Nimrod Press, 1989, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings;

From the cover: The object of this book is to help those who have leisure, but strictly limited finances, to obtain enjoyment and profit from a relatively small shooting acreage.

It is not intended as a handbook on the art of the gamekeeper, but is a collection of facts and suggestions, based on personal experience, which will be helpful to those who wish to run their own shoot without professional aid.

In this new edition the text has been modified to demonstrate the effects of the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Additional illustrations have been added to supplement those by the Master of Elphinstone.

This book can be recommended to all who are interested in field sports as a part-time occupation or hobby.

Very Good in Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper faded with damp staining to the foot of the upper panel and the spine. Text complete, clean and tight.

Grey boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 160 pages. 8¾” x 5¾”.

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