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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 380

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laterdiscover their favourite haunts, notice wherethey go at high water, and mark the spots whichare first laid bare at ebb tide—for to these theywill regularly resort. A judiciously placed hurdle, or ambush con-structed of seaweed and big stones, within shotof such points, will sometimes enable… … ^ shooting] THE encyclop.4:dia of sport 345 for an hour or two, on the chance of interceptingthe passing birds. This plan is sometimespretty successful, but the necessity for remainingso long in a cramped position renders it dis-tasteful to those who prefer a more activecampaign. Some experts…

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