Author: The Duchess of Rutland and Jane Pruden
Publisher: STACKPOLE BOOKS, Jul 2012
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1-84689-146-9
Synopsis
The Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the finest partridge & pheasant shoots with her husband, the Duke of Rutland. History, extraordinary anecdotes, & accounts of some of the country?s finest shooting will inspire & educate country lovers, shooters, & cooks alike. 120 photos; 11x11 inches, 192 pgs.
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A fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK?s most significant shoots and the people who shoot and work there. The duchess visited over twenty contrasting shoots including John Dodd?s grouse moor at Glenogil, Lord Barnard?s wild bird day at Raby Castle, and western Ireland for woodcock. Stunning photography by leading country sports photographer Charles Sainsbury-Plaice.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
The Duchess of Rutland is the chatelaine of Belvoir Castle, one of England?s great houses with a renowned art collection and accompanying sporting estate. Jane Pruden is a freelance writer specializing in country life, field sports, heritage, and food. She is a regular contributor to national magazines. Their previous title is the bestselling Belvoir Castle - A Thousand Years of Family Art and Architecture.
