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New York: J.W. Bell, 1835. First Edition, third issue, , with the dropped "S" on p. 2 supplied in a different font. [vi], 149 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original purple pebbled cloth, with most of the original printed paper label (very unusual). Signed on the flyleaf A.L. Norton St. Louis Mo. 1837 also with his stamp Alfred L. Norton on flyleaf and title-page. First Edition, third issue, , with the dropped "S" on p. 2 supplied in a different font. [vi], 149 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Charming collection of essays by a New York journalist. Most of these deal with hunting, shooting, and dogs; there is also a sketch called "The Otter Hunt", and a few entertaining trifles, e.g., "Broadway on a Fine Day", "First Impressions of America." etc. Gee justly remarks, "...every essay is a gem. From the title one would not connect it with sport, but most of the essays are on shooting and written by a true sportsman who knew his subject." David Wagstaff said that this book was by William P. Hawes; it is now attributed to one J.… Read More