Rocks and Rivers, Or, Highland Wanderings Over Craig and Correi, "flood and Fell"John Murray, 1849 - 185 pages |
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Page 9
... deer now crossed us frequently , and sometimes a large herd would saunter past at a slow walk . Occasionally we saw their profiles on the crests of the mountains , or at feed , dotted along some distant correi , in appearance no bigger ...
... deer now crossed us frequently , and sometimes a large herd would saunter past at a slow walk . Occasionally we saw their profiles on the crests of the mountains , or at feed , dotted along some distant correi , in appearance no bigger ...
Page 28
... deer - stalking of the streams . As in the first sight of the herd there is more excitement , and more satisfaction when you bring down the stag than any other game , so in salmon - fishing , compared with all other kinds , the interest ...
... deer - stalking of the streams . As in the first sight of the herd there is more excitement , and more satisfaction when you bring down the stag than any other game , so in salmon - fishing , compared with all other kinds , the interest ...
Page 51
... deer- forest , Alexander the Third sojourned in the castle to enjoy forest sport . Its shore , however , afforded none to me . We now coasted the mainland , to the head of the loch , where I hooked a small fellow , only one pound and ...
... deer- forest , Alexander the Third sojourned in the castle to enjoy forest sport . Its shore , however , afforded none to me . We now coasted the mainland , to the head of the loch , where I hooked a small fellow , only one pound and ...
Page 102
... , especially those in the neighbour- hood of large towns ; that is , poach in company , have no pleasure in the sport , and care only for the profit . The deer on the islands of Loch Lomond were sometimes poached 102 THE HILL POACHER .
... , especially those in the neighbour- hood of large towns ; that is , poach in company , have no pleasure in the sport , and care only for the profit . The deer on the islands of Loch Lomond were sometimes poached 102 THE HILL POACHER .
Page 103
... deer island , and , having slain one and wounded another , were surprised by the forester and his friends . They all , except one , managed to get back to their boat , leaving the deer behind . When the unfortunate printer saw his ...
... deer island , and , having slain one and wounded another , were surprised by the forester and his friends . They all , except one , managed to get back to their boat , leaving the deer behind . When the unfortunate printer saw his ...
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Page i - THE MOOR AND THE LOCH. Containing Minute Instructions in all Highland Sports, with Wanderings over Crag and Correi, Flood and Fell. By JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq. Third Edition. 8vo, with Illustrations, 12s. 6d. SALMON-CASTS AND STRAY SHOTS: Being Fly-Leaves from the Note-Book of JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq., Author of * The Moor and the Loch,