The Red Deer of Exmoor
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. The binding remains firm with minimal edge wear, consistent with a well-preserved vintage volume. Spine is faded but intact. The interior pages are clean and largely free of foxing except for the front end and back pages, reflecting careful stewardship.
An authoritative and deeply researched exploration, this volume chronicles the storied history of the red deer on the Exmoor moors. Spanning centuries of regional history—from the Norman era to the dawn of the 20th century—Hamilton’s work offers an unparalleled look at the intersection of local fauna and the evolution of the British sporting tradition. The text is enriched by meticulous notes on the prominent families and figures who played a pivotal role in the management and hunting of these majestic animals.This work serves as a significant archival contribution to the literature of British field sports, capturing a specific epoch of social and environmental history. Hamilton provides more than a mere record of the hunt; he contextualizes the deer within the broader cultural landscape of Exmoor, examining the delicate balance between land use and wildlife preservation. It is an essential acquisition for the collector of classic natural history, offering a sophisticated glimpse into the traditions and ecology of the English countryside at the turn of the century.
Author: Archibald Hamilton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1907, H. Sotheran and Co.
Genre: Natural history
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. The binding remains firm with minimal edge wear, consistent with a well-preserved vintage volume. Spine is faded but intact. The interior pages are clean and largely free of foxing except for the front end and back pages, reflecting careful stewardship.
An authoritative and deeply researched exploration, this volume chronicles the storied history of the red deer on the Exmoor moors. Spanning centuries of regional history—from the Norman era to the dawn of the 20th century—Hamilton’s work offers an unparalleled look at the intersection of local fauna and the evolution of the British sporting tradition. The text is enriched by meticulous notes on the prominent families and figures who played a pivotal role in the management and hunting of these majestic animals.This work serves as a significant archival contribution to the literature of British field sports, capturing a specific epoch of social and environmental history. Hamilton provides more than a mere record of the hunt; he contextualizes the deer within the broader cultural landscape of Exmoor, examining the delicate balance between land use and wildlife preservation. It is an essential acquisition for the collector of classic natural history, offering a sophisticated glimpse into the traditions and ecology of the English countryside at the turn of the century.