The Last English Poachers
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The Last English Poachers
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Author : Bob and Brian Tovey
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-05-21
The Last English Poachers written by Bob and Brian Tovey and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Just two hours' drive west of London, a secret way of life that has been operating for centuries is clinging to a fragile existence. This is the world of the last English poachers - men who have lived off the land, taking game and wildlife from the big country estates, risking the wrath of gamekeepers in order to feed their families and make a modest livelihood. Poachers have lived cheek by jowl with landowners and the gentry throughout the history of the British class system. Their customs, hunting skills and knowledge of animals is comparable to that of indigenous communities in pre-industrial societies, yet the poacher has been vilified, ridiculed and, in olden times, even put to death for his activities. Hence, a war of attrition has been waged across the generations, played out in the woodlands of Britain, often undercover of night in clandestine operations comparable to military manoeuvres. Bob and BrianTovey are poachers of the old stripe: a father and son of 75 and 50 years old respectively, who are continuing their ancestors' traditions, reluctant to surrender the old ways of sourcing food from nature. Writer John McDonald has obtained unique access to the men's lives and histories, and tells their fascinating story in their own words. The book is filled with anecdotes both moving and hilarious, as their sense of self-preservation, mistrust of outsiders and suspicions of modern technology express themselves in daily life. It is set against the backdrop of country sports as they used to be - and will colourfully explain the shoots, the once-legal coursing meets, the centuries' old techniques of lamping, ferreting and netting and, of course, how the poachers outwit the keepers and police and escape with their quarry. It is a genuine, colourful and offbeat chronicle that documents rural life from a whole new perspective and a sense of humour.
The Life And Times Of English Poachers Stories From Their Own Mouths Two Detailed Accounts Of Poaching In Rural Britain From The Poachers Themselv
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: Read Country Books
Release Date : 2011-10
The Life And Times Of English Poachers Stories From Their Own Mouths Two Detailed Accounts Of Poaching In Rural Britain From The Poachers Themselv written by Various and has been published by Read Country Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
The History Of Opposition To Blood Sports In Twentieth Century England
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Author : Michael Tichelar
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2016-12
The History Of Opposition To Blood Sports In Twentieth Century England written by Michael Tichelar and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12 with History categories.
An inter-disciplinary social history, this book examines the major pressures and influences that brought about the growth of opposition to hunting in twentieth century England. Based on a range of cultural, social, literary and political sources drawn from history, sociology, geography, psychology and anthropology, Opposition to Blood Sports in Twentieth Century England accounts for the change in our relationship with non-human animals. Shedding light on the manner in which this resulted in the growth in opposition to hunting and other blood sports, it will appeal to those in social sciences and historians with interests in human-animal relations.
Tree Thieves
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Author : Lyndsie Bourgon
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-06-21
Tree Thieves written by Lyndsie Bourgon and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-21 with Nature categories.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM J. ANTHONY LUKAS BOOK AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 PEN/JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION FINALIST FOR THE NELLIE BY CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR JOURNALISTIC NON-FICTION A gripping investigation of the billion-dollar timber black market “and a fascinating examination of the deep and troubled relationship between people and forests” (Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts). There's a strong chance that chair you are sitting on was made from stolen lumber. In Tree Thieves, Lyndsie Bourgon takes us deep into the underbelly of the illegal timber market. As she traces three timber poaching cases, she introduces us to tree poachers, law enforcement, forensic wood specialists, the enigmatic residents of former logging communities, environmental activists, international timber cartels, and indigenous communities along the way. Old-growth trees are invaluable and irreplaceable for both humans and wildlife, and are the oldest living things on earth. But the morality of tree poaching is not as simple as we might think: stealing trees is a form of deeply rooted protest, and a side effect of environmental preservation and protection that doesn't include communities that have been uprooted or marginalized when park boundaries are drawn. As Bourgon discovers, failing to include working class and rural communities in the preservation of these awe-inducing ecosystems can lead to catastrophic results. Featuring excellent investigative reporting, fascinating characters, logging history, political analysis, and cutting-edge tree science, Tree Thieves takes readers on a thrilling journey into the intrigue, crime, and incredible complexity sheltered under the forest canopy.
Black Poachers White Hunters
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Author : Edward I. Steinhart
language : en
Publisher: James Currey Publishers
Release Date : 2006
Black Poachers White Hunters written by Edward I. Steinhart and has been published by James Currey Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
In 1977 the Kenyan government banned all hunting, whether by sportsmen or Kenyan Africans, in response to the poaching crisis that was then spreading across the African continent. This brought an end to the era of the 'Great White Hunters' in this 'sportsman's paradise'. This book traces the history of hunting during Kenya's colonial era from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Three main themes emerge: first, is the importance of hunting to Kenyan farmers and herders; second is the attempt during European colonization of Kenya to recreate in Africa the practices and values of nineteenth-century European aristocratic hunts, which reinforced an image of African inferiority and subordination; third, is the role of the conservationists, who claimed sovereignty over nature and wildlife, completing the transformation of African hunters into criminal poachers. North America: Ohio U Press; Kenya: EAEP
Gentlemen And Poachers
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Author : Munsche
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1981-11-26
Gentlemen And Poachers written by Munsche and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-11-26 with History categories.
The eighteenth-century English game laws have long been synonymous with petty tyranny. By imposing a property qualification on sportsmen, they effectively denied all but country gentlemen the right to take game or even to possess a gun. Those who challenged the gentry's monopoly were fined or imprisoned, usually after only a summary hearing by the local justice of the peace. In the early nineteenth century, it was claimed that one out of every four inmates in England's prisons was an offender against the game laws. Bitterly denounced at the time, they have continued to be condemned by historians as arbitrary, savage and unjust. This book is the first full scholarly examination of the English game laws. Based on material drawn from over two dozen archives - including judicial records, estate correspondence and personal diaries - it attempts to explain what the laws actually were, why they were passed, how they were enforced and why they were eventually repealed. The picture which emerges from this investigation challenges the conventional wisdom about the game laws in a number of important respects.
Men In Blazers Present Gods Of Soccer
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Author : Roger Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2022-10-11
Men In Blazers Present Gods Of Soccer written by Roger Bennett and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
From the hosts of the popular podcast and tv show Men in Blazers, comes their completely scientific, 100% definitive, defend-to-the-death list of the greatest soccer players of all time. Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories. To the list-maker, that 100 feels objective. Unequivocal. An absolute truth. This is one such list. Written with the same signature Men in Blazers humor found in their New York Times bestseller Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and accompanied by Nate Kitch's iconic photographic illustrations, Men in Blazers share the stories of household names like David Beckham and Alex Morgan, along with cult icons such as Garrincha, the Brazilian star of the 1960s who was born with one leg six inches shorter than the other, and Briana Scurry, a trailblazer who paved a path for young Black soccer-playing women. Page by page, you will revel in the depictions of players you adore, discover tales you have never heard, and experience vivid stories of dreams, loyalty, perseverance, creativity, and luck. Together, they form an alternative telling of the history of soccer, tracing the evolution of the men's and women's games around the globe, one unlikely, unbelievable, unforgettable career at a time. Thanks to the transcendent career arcs depicted within, Gods of Soccer is rife with tales that will make readers' hearts soar. Encourage them to dream. And then quickly rush off to make their own lists. FOR READERS OF: Complete Book of Soccer, The Baseball 100, Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and Reborn in the USA A COMPANION TO MEN IN BLAZERS PODCAST AND SHOWS: This is the perfect companion for avid fans of the Men in Blazers podcast, one of the largest soccer podcasts in the world, and their weekly NBC show. A GREAT GIFT: Surprise the soccer fans in your life or introduce someone to the sport with God's of Soccer. This will make a fantastic gift for both novice and die-hard players and soccer fans of all ages.
I Walked By Night Being The Life And History Of The King Of The Norfolk Poachers
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Author : Lilias Rider Haggard
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-03-05
I Walked By Night Being The Life And History Of The King Of The Norfolk Poachers written by Lilias Rider Haggard and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-05 with History categories.
'I Walked by Night - Being the Life and History of the King of the Norfolk Poachers' by Lilias Rider Haggard. This is Haggard's brilliant view of poaching life from both sides of the fence. His unadulterated tales of the not too distant past may shock the 21st century reader with its slaughtering of anything that moved! This is an essential book for anyone with a romantic view of the English countryside and it's not too distant past.
Poachers And Poaching
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Author : John F.L.S. Watson
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-16
Poachers And Poaching written by John F.L.S. Watson and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-16 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Poachers and Poaching" by John F.L.S. Watson. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Tit For Tat Or American Fixings Of English Humanity Signed Julia
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Author : Julia (pseud.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1855
Tit For Tat Or American Fixings Of English Humanity Signed Julia written by Julia (pseud.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1855 with categories.