A hunting gun of true quality holds a place of honor in the world of sporting equipment. As objects of great beauty and terrific force, these rifles are prized by hunters and collectors. Relating anecdotes of expeditions in different countries and exploring various traditions, Hunting: Legendary Rifles combines the thrill of the hunt with the history of the arms’ rich historic past, from creation and refinement of each gun to exhilarating examples of its use. A brand-by-brand catalog completes the account, offering specifications and detailed illustrations of each gun, both in profile and in action. This volume’s thorough approach expertly details the story of its rifles, revealing to readers the grand and fascinating world of hunting.
- 238 pages
- over 150 illustrations
- English language
- Released in August 2015
- W 9.44 x L 12.51 x D 1.33 in
- Hardcover with Jacket
- ISBN: 9781614282617
- 3.0 lb
French writer and journalist Éric Joly has written numerous books on hunting, fishing, and nature, published in his native France and abroad. He has hunted widely, notably in Africa, Argentina, and Quebec, as well as in many countries in Europe and Asia. Joly has also contributed to numerous magazines around the world, and he is currently editor in chief of Voyages de Chasse magazine, which covers hunting worldwide.