{"product_id":"plain-directions-for-acquiring-the-art-of-shooting-on-the-wing-1873-kessinger-publishing","title":"Plain Directions for Acquiring the Art of Shooting on the Wing (1873) – Kessinger Publishing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage and purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain Directions for Acquiring the Art of Shooting on the Wing, first published in 1873 and now available via Kessinger Publishing, offers a window into historical gamekeeping wisdom. Written by a seasoned keeper, the book blends practical advice with clear, methodical instruction, aiming to help readers understand the craft of wing shooting in field settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to select and care for guns, including maintenance routines and handling considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on ammunition, accessories, and the practicalities of loading for field use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundations of shooting: aiming, timing, stance, and rhythm that influence shot execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for shooting on the wing, with attention to timing and bird flight patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWing shooting in real life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide offers scenario-based instruction, from calmly advancing along a hedgerow to flushing birds in open ground, and it also covers off-the-ground targets such as rabbits. Expect tips on approach, tracking, and effective follow-through without claiming guaranteed outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach and tracking in different terrains, including fields, copses, and cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame-specific notes that address birds and small game with practical field tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat, lineage, and use today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a facsimile reprint of the 1873 text, this edition preserves historical language and context while acknowledging that the original work may show library markings or other imperfections. The writing emphasizes observation, patience, and repeated practice as paths to skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho might value this edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts and collectors interested in classic hunting literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorians of sport and fieldcraft looking for a window into 19th-century technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This description summarizes the book's strengths as described in its catalog, and highlights how its guidance could align with your curiosity about the art of wing shooting, without promising specific results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What topics does this edition cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Gun selection and care, ammunition and accessories, aiming, timing, wing shooting techniques, and field tracking for birds and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this a modern instructional manual?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No, it is a facsimile of an 1873 guide, preserving historical language and noting potential original imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53088922206319,"sku":"1169053807","price":50.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/kessinger-publishing-plain-directions-art-shooting-wing-cover.jpg?v=1778679810","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/plain-directions-for-acquiring-the-art-of-shooting-on-the-wing-1873-kessinger-publishing","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}