All About Hunting. The Legendary Gift Encyclopedia of Sabaneev

Leonid Pavlovich Sabaneev — one of the most famous popularizers of zoology of his time, a distinguished hunter and fisherman, served at the Imperial Court as a stall master (chief groom), and was well acquainted with and loved the nature... and wildlife of Russia.
This encyclopedia is the result of fundamental work — it has gathered everything that was known about hunting various animals and birds at that time, much of which remains relevant to this day. Here is everything useful for a hunting enthusiast: general rules for choosing a gun, breeds of hunting dogs and tips for their training, specifics of hunting different types of animals and birds, from hares and foxes to pheasants and reindeer. The publication includes unique rare illustrations and schemes of hunting devices, and tells interesting facts about hunting in Russia and abroad.

In this book, you will find:
• a hunter's calendar by months of the year;
• descriptions of the habits of the most popular and rare animals and birds of Russia from bears to woodcocks;
• advice for hunting different types of animals and birds: in the den and on the broods of tetras with a whistle, secrets of wolf calling;
• information about favorable natural conditions for hunting various animals and birds.