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The Moor and the Loch is a seminal work on Scottish hunting and fishing culture. John Colquhoun's book is considered to be one of the best about Scottish sport of the 19th century. This edition is a must-read for every sport enthusiast of any age, providing practical insight into the activities and an explanation of the historical contexts in which they take place.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.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.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.

A classic account of fly fishing with chapters on natural history, trout and salmon flies, and fishing techniques. John Colquhoun's writing reflects his passion for the sport and his knowledge of the Scottish countryside. A must-read for anglers and nature lovers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.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.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.

Ce livre est un guide complet sur les sports des Highlands d'Écosse. Écrit par John Colquhoun, il contient des instructions détaillées sur tous les sports locaux, y compris la chasse, la pêche et la natation. Il est une contribution importante à la compréhension de la culture et des traditions des Highlands écossais.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.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.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.

John Colquhoun was an expert, he was a sporting naturalist, which, basically meant that if something interested him enough he shot it and would have it stuffed. Colquhoun tells of his experiences fishing salmon, trout and sea loch fishing and of his days out shooting partridge, grouse and black-game over pointers, as well as hares, seals, ducks, kites, hawks, pigeons, crossbills, foxes, wild cats, sea birds and wild goats.