The Complete Manual for Young Sportsmen

This is an antique hunting and fishing book, "The Complete Manual for Young Sportsmen" by Frank Forester. 1856 1st edition; Stringer & Townsend; New York. The book features an illustrated title page, a frontispiece, and numerous in-text illustrations. Gilt page edges on all sides of the text block. "With directions for handling the gun, the rifle, and the rod; The art of shooting on the wing; The breaking, management, and hunting of the dog; The varieties and habits of game; River, lake, and sea fishing, etc., etc., etc. Prepared for the instruction and use of the youth of America."

The chapters are as follows: The Gun, and How to Choose It; The Gun, and How to Use It; How to Learn to Shoot; The Dog; The Setter; The Pointer; The Cocking-Spaniel; The Water-Spaniel; The Newfoundland-Retriever; The Hound; Snipe Shooting; Bay Shooting; Woodcock Shooting; Grouse Shooting on the Prairies; Birds Not Game; Autumn Shooting; Wild Fowl Shooting; The Forest and the Plains; River Fish and Fishing; Natural and Artificial Fly-Fishing; Sea Fishing.

Condition:
The book has been nicely and professionally re-bound in modern hardcovers. The original front cover, spine, and back cover have been preserved - each has been adhered onto a blank page at the back. Clean covers; some light soiling on the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Bright gilt page edges on all sides of the text block. Sporadic mild foxing to the pages with occasional stains and smudges here and there. Overall the book is in Good+ condition.