The Sportsman is a book written by Xenophon, a Greek philosopher and historian, in the 4th century BC. The book is a guide to hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities, and is considered one of the earliest works on the subject.In The Sportsman, Xenophon provides detailed instructions on various hunting techniques, including using dogs, traps, and nets. He also describes the different types of game that can be hunted, such as deer, wild boar, and hares.The book also includes advice on fishing, including the use of ...
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The Sportsman is a book written by Xenophon, a Greek philosopher and historian, in the 4th century BC. The book is a guide to hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities, and is considered one of the earliest works on the subject.In The Sportsman, Xenophon provides detailed instructions on various hunting techniques, including using dogs, traps, and nets. He also describes the different types of game that can be hunted, such as deer, wild boar, and hares.The book also includes advice on fishing, including the use of different types of bait and lures, and how to catch fish in different types of water. Xenophon also discusses other outdoor activities, such as horseback riding and falconry.Throughout the book, Xenophon emphasizes the importance of ethical hunting practices, such as not taking more game than is needed and not harming animals unnecessarily. He also stresses the importance of respecting nature and the environment.Overall, The Sportsman is a comprehensive guide to outdoor activities in ancient Greece, and provides insight into the cultural and social values of the time.The first efforts of a youth emerging from boyhood should be directed to the institution of the chase, after which he should come to the rest of education, provided he have the means and with an eye to the same; if his means be ample, in a style worthy of the profit to be derived; or, if they be scant, let him at any rate contribute enthusiasm, in nothing falling short of the power he possesses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of The Sportsman to cart. $60.29, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
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