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Side 54
... becoming a first - rate shot can be legitimately entertained , must be thoroughly learnt and ascertained ; in fact , the sportsman or pigeon shooter who is desirous of killing what- ever he shoots at , must learn so to direct his gun ...
... becoming a first - rate shot can be legitimately entertained , must be thoroughly learnt and ascertained ; in fact , the sportsman or pigeon shooter who is desirous of killing what- ever he shoots at , must learn so to direct his gun ...
Side 61
... becoming , what is fashionable and what is not so . But as regards a shooting - dress the matter al- together changes its complexion , as it involves not only considerations of suitableness , but also of comfort and health - objects of ...
... becoming , what is fashionable and what is not so . But as regards a shooting - dress the matter al- together changes its complexion , as it involves not only considerations of suitableness , but also of comfort and health - objects of ...
Side 64
... become accustomed to it , you will wear no other . It must be made by a man experienced in making shooting boots , and I have always found country makers better up to this work than London makers , and the price being about one - third ...
... become accustomed to it , you will wear no other . It must be made by a man experienced in making shooting boots , and I have always found country makers better up to this work than London makers , and the price being about one - third ...
Side 66
... soreness which precedes excoriation ; but , notwithstanding the warm water , sometimes the feet at the commencement of your taking strong exercise will become tender : under such circumstances , 66 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... soreness which precedes excoriation ; but , notwithstanding the warm water , sometimes the feet at the commencement of your taking strong exercise will become tender : under such circumstances , 66 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 67
Christopher Idle (pseud.) strong exercise will become tender : under such circumstances , great relief will be derived from rubbing the feet well over in the morning , imme- diately before putting your stockings on , with either sweet ...
Christopher Idle (pseud.) strong exercise will become tender : under such circumstances , great relief will be derived from rubbing the feet well over in the morning , imme- diately before putting your stockings on , with either sweet ...
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