Books in Great Britain

12 Months in the Saddle The Story of How Two Cyclists Tackled a Dozen Epic Rides

<p><b>Taking in 12 cycling challenges, one a month for a year, this beautiful book chronicles the experiences of two amateurs and looks at what it takes to tackle some of the most iconic events in road cycling</b></p> <p>A cycling book by no other, this account is written and photographed by two committed amateurs who lived out their dream year--a dozen rides that encapsulate the spirit of cycling. Some of the rides, such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders, are classic races in the pro cycling season. Others, such as the ascent of Mount Ventoux, are part of the folklore of the Tour de France, while others are homegrown routes, draemed up and tackled becuase they are fun on a truly epic scale. Lively personal text describes the nature of each route and the landscape and people encountered along the way. It looks at the inspiration for each location in the first place, and the background history and culture of each ride. With unique breathtaking photography and lively text that conveys exactly how it feels to be by turns frozen, baked, lost, exhausted but utterly exhilarated, and inspired, this is a book that will resonate with any aspiring road rat.</p>

A Source Book of Tractors and Farm Machinery

Coronation Souvenir

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Fletcher's Game A Vet's Life with Scotland's Deer

Book by Fletcher, John

Gardens of Earthly Delight The History of Deer Parks

This is a highly original, profusely illustrated, and well researched account of deer parks. With humility and respect Fletcher touches on errors commonly made by archaeologists and historians, taking issue with long held theories while drawing on his lifetime working with deer to formulate plausible explanations as to, for example, why they were not domesticated until the 20th century, how parks evolved from haga and elricks, why deer parks were created throughout Eurasia, why fallow so rapidly ousted red deer from medieval British parks, and much more. <br>He ranges from meat sharing amongst chimpanzees to the symbolism of venison as the elite product of hunting, ensconced within seven centuries of the English Royal Warrant, through the 300 year long prohibition on its sale within England and the continuing illegality of selling hunted venison within the USA, the aristocratic pursuit of park breaking, and the imposition of the Black Act. He stresses the cross-cultural importance of rulers being seen to hunt, compares ancient Chinese parks, the colossal Asian ring hunts, and the water hunts of Germany as expressions of man's urge to contain deer. <br>Within Britain, which has for a thousand years held more deer parks than any other part of the world, he describes how deer were fed, transported, enclosed, captured, castrated and housed, and how they were hunted in the confines of parks. The recent theory as to the use of trenches for handling deer in medieval Scotland is explored. The international symbolism of white deer, collared deer and enclosed deer is discussed. Recently, parks provided deer for English carted hunts and Scottish sporting estates; now we recognise their ecological and recreational value. We learn how parklands may be our spiritual home - the environment in which we are most content - and that parks have always been, in a fashion, designed landscapes.

Gardens of Earthly Delight: The History of Deer Parks

<p>This is a highly original, profusely illustrated, and well researched account of deer parks. With humility and respect Fletcher touches on errors commonly made by archaeologists and historians, taking issue with long held theories while drawing on his lifetime working with deer to formulate plausible explanations as to, for example, why they were not domesticated until the 20th century, how parks evolved from haga and elricks, why deer parks were created throughout Eurasia, why fallow so rapidly ousted red deer from medieval British parks, and much more. He ranges from meat sharing amongst chimpanzees to the symbolism of venison as the elite product of hunting, ensconced within seven centuries of the English Royal Warrant, through the 300 year long prohibition on its sale within England and the continuing illegality of selling hunted venison within the USA, the aristocratic pursuit of park breaking, and the imposition of the Black Act. He stresses the cross-cultural importance of rulers being seen to hunt, compares ancient Chinese parks, the colossal Asian ring hunts, and the water hunts of Germany as expressions of man's urge to contain deer. Within Britain, which has for a thousand years held more deer parks than any other part of the world, he describes how deer were fed, transported, enclosed, captured, castrated and housed, and how they were hunted in the confines of parks. The recent theory as to the use of trenches for handling deer in medieval Scotland is explored. The international symbolism of white deer, collared deer and enclosed deer is discussed. Recently, parks provided deer for English carted hunts and Scottish sporting estates; now we recognise their ecological and recreational value. We learn how parklands may be our spiritual home - the environment in which we are most content - and that parks have always been, in a fashion, designed landscapes.<br></p>

Gardens of Earthly Delight: The History of Deer Parks

Notice of Remains of the Rein-Deer, Cervus Tarandus, Found in Ross-Shire, Sutherland, and Caithness: With Notes of Its Occurrence Throughout Scotland. from the Proc., Soc. of Antiq. of Scotland

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Notice of Remains of the Rein-Deer, Cervus Tarandus, Found in Ross-Shire, Sutherland, and Caithness With Notes of Its Occurrence Throughout Scotland. From the Proc., Soc. of Antiq. of Scotland

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The Ballad of Robin Hood and the Deer

Every land has its hero. Ours is an outlaw, rebel and thief - Robin Hood. Each era gives him its identity. The illustrator Clifford Harper and the poet John Gallas give us a new version of Robin - hunter and hunted - the ballad verse closely echoing the drawings. Agraphia is Harper's own publishing imprint, and as you'd expect, the books are exquisitely designed, illustrated and printed.

The Book of Deer

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The Book of Deer

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The Book of Deer (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Book of Deer <p>This town was about twelve miles inland from the first settlement of the clerics at Aberdour. It was placed on the fertile banks of the river Ugie, sheltered by wooded heights, on one of which it is probable that another rath of the mormaer was placed while the district seems to have been the seat of an abundant population, of which many traces yet remain. <p>The Book of Deer is a memorial of the monastery thus founded by St. Columba and his disciple. It contains the Gospel of St. John complete, and portions of the other three Evangelists, in writing probably of the ninth century, besides a collection of Memoranda of grants hythe Celtic chiefs of Buchan, written in Gaelic at a later time. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Book of Deer (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Book of Deer <p>This town was about twelve miles inland from the first settlement of the clerics at Aberdour. It was placed on the fertile banks of the river Ugie, sheltered by wooded heights, on one of which it is probable that another rath of the mormaer was placed while the district seems to have been the seat of an abundant population, of which many traces yet remain. <p>The Book of Deer is a memorial of the monastery thus founded by St. Columba and his disciple. It contains the Gospel of St. John complete, and portions of the other three Evangelists, in writing probably of the ninth century, besides a collection of Memoranda of grants hythe Celtic chiefs of Buchan, written in Gaelic at a later time. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Book of Deer; Ed. for the Spalding Club

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The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham; Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That is Valuable in Deering

<p>Explore the rich history of Nottingham with this fascinating guide. From its ancient beginnings to its modern-day status as a vibrant cultural hub, the book provides a comprehensive look at the people and events that have shaped this iconic English town.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham; Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That is Valuable in Deering

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The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham; Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That Is Valuable in Deering

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The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That Is Valuable in Deering (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham: Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That Is Valuable in Deering <p>As to what relates to the miles, you will find upon examination that tl'r ufe much the fame meafure, be they therefore itinerary or computed ones, the dean in this particular holds the fame advantage over Baxrea as before, and confequendv it does not clearly appear that Netting/mm is fairly thrown. Out of the iter. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That Is Valuable in Deering (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham: Containing the Whole of Thoroton's Account of That Place, and All That Is Valuable in Deering <p>As to what relates to the miles, you will find upon examination that tl'r ufe much the fame meafure, be they therefore itinerary or computed ones, the dean in this particular holds the fame advantage over Baxrea as before, and confequendv it does not clearly appear that Netting/mm is fairly thrown. Out of the iter. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.