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... Better to hunt in fields for health unbought , Than fee the doctor for the nauseous draught . The wise for cure on exercise depend- God never made his work for man to mend . DRYDEN . HINTS ON SHOOTING AND FISHING ETC. BOTH ON SEA AND.
... Better to hunt in fields for health unbought , Than fee the doctor for the nauseous draught . The wise for cure on exercise depend- God never made his work for man to mend . DRYDEN . HINTS ON SHOOTING AND FISHING ETC. BOTH ON SEA AND.
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... better than the copy . I will state my reasons for this opinion , leaving the decision as to their soundness to the impartial judgment of practical sportsmen . In the first place , the lever in Lancaster's gun is not held , or regulated ...
... better than the copy . I will state my reasons for this opinion , leaving the decision as to their soundness to the impartial judgment of practical sportsmen . In the first place , the lever in Lancaster's gun is not held , or regulated ...
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... better to take the cartridges out than to leave them in ; in fact , in all cases where there is any liability to accident . Since writing the preceding chapter , in which I have related several accidents which arose from allowing the ...
... better to take the cartridges out than to leave them in ; in fact , in all cases where there is any liability to accident . Since writing the preceding chapter , in which I have related several accidents which arose from allowing the ...
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... better with one that exactly suits him , especially in quick shooting in cover ; it is therefore essential , in the first place , to ascertain the form and make of gun you require , and give your orders accordingly ; and one of the most ...
... better with one that exactly suits him , especially in quick shooting in cover ; it is therefore essential , in the first place , to ascertain the form and make of gun you require , and give your orders accordingly ; and one of the most ...
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... better managed with both eyes open than with one ; indeed , on all occasions I think the two eyes have the advantage . Black cocks may be killed at a great height when passing immediately over your head , if the gun be properly directed ...
... better managed with both eyes open than with one ; indeed , on all occasions I think the two eyes have the advantage . Black cocks may be killed at a great height when passing immediately over your head , if the gun be properly directed ...
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