American Foxhunting Stories [Hardcover]

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

One hundred and one short stories of American foxhunting from colonial times to the present, written by such authors as George Washington Parke Custis, Joel Chandler Harris (author of Uncle Remus stories, Gordon Grand and Alexander Mackay-Smith. Illustrated. Large format (9-1/4 x 12-1/4)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A literary feast for anyone who thrills to the sound of hounds in full cry, this collection of tales about great runs, foxes, hounds and sporting figures brings to life all the excitement, ... color, drama and humor of the chase. The collection covers 250 years of sport, starting with the hounds of Lord Fairfax and George Washington .... Many of America's most distinguished sporting writers appear .... "Stories" can take you on a great gallop through past and present sport ... [and] pays tribute to horses and riders who "crossed the country of life together the only way they knew -- hard and fair and straight until the last horn blew, the horn that finally calls us all home, hounds and horses and men." (quote from "Joe Lewis and Melt" by Alexander Mackay-Smith) Reviewed by Lauren Giannini, "In and Around Horse country," January, 1997 -- Lauren Giannini, "In and Around Horse country," January, 199

About the Author

The late Alexander Mackay-Smith is the most prolific American author of foxhunting books. He was editor of the Chronicle of the Horse for 25 years. He was a founder or co-founder of the U.S. Pony Clubs, American Association of Equine Artists, U.S. Combined Training Association, Virginia Thoroughbred Association, Museum of Hounds and Hunting and the National Sporting Library. He was named Horseman of the Year, 1998, by the Chronicle of the Horse. His book, The American Foxhound 1747 - 1967, now long out of print, is a classic that commands $450 to $750 per copy (when available). Shortly before his death in April, 1998, he completed his last book, Speed and the Thoroughbred Racehorse, which will be published by Millwood House this year.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 212 pages
• Publisher: Millwood House (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964528215
• ISBN-13: 978-0964528215
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,373,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Captivating, February 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: American Foxhunting Stories (Hardcover)

Reading this collection of special hunting stories so deftly illustrated was a joy. The breadth of the collection encompasses many different periods in hunting lore and offers the reader the enjoyment of reading about hunting from those whose perspectives differed as greatly as did their writing styles. Mr. Mackay-Smith has arranged the collections and illustrations very cleverly, with a sure sense of rythmn and sharp editing skills. A wonderful gift, much treasured.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: American Foxhunting Stories (Hardcover)

Pedia was a genius; he had the love for the sport and the ability to pass it on, not only to his family and friends, but to anyone who picks up any of his books. He was incredibly talented and dedicated to his work- this book shows the passion that captured him as it does so many of us that truly love the hunt, the hounds, and the horses.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars american fox hunting, November 22, 1999

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patricia lineberg (berryville, va) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Foxhunting Stories (Hardcover)

best book ever very interesting and intriguing ....very clear and interesting.. i new of the man personally so it was a pleasure to read the book