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The encyclopaedia of sport (1897)

Suffolk and Berkshire, Henry Charles Howard, Earl of, 1833-1898, Peek, Hedley, Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 148

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avy The unparalleled courage and ferocity of wildboar are referred to in the foregoing article.Still, it is only fair to admit that a boar willrarely attack unless something has occurred toruffle its proverbially short temper. The writer,riding on one occasion unarmed over someopen downs in Central… … Boar Shooting. boar whetting his tusks, and be able to creepup within easy range for a shot. Weapon, &c.—It may here be observedthat a ball gun of the Paradox type is aboutthe best weapon to use. Express bullets are tooapt to glance from twigs to be absolutely reliablein forest shooting, and…

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