The Keen Shot's Miscellany

About this book

The history and current practice of game shooting is examined in this humorous collection of 300 entries on the subject ranging from the bizarre the quirky and the curious to the downright odd. Inspired by the authors lifetime of shooting experiences and the sports colorful history this anthology recounts some of shootings most intriguing stories including: How a days shooting led to the creation of the Guiness Book of World Records The tragic outrageous story of Americas first country sports writer An incredible shot that made a one-eyed sculptor the toast of Victorian England