North American Big Game Hunting In The 1800’s
by John E. Howard
Foreward by Jim Rikhoff
Original line drawings and color frontispiece by Irene Bowers
A BIG GAME HERITAGE BOOK
Publisher: The Amwell Press, 1982
One Thousand Copies Of:
NORTH AMERICAN BIG HUNTING IN THE 1800’s
Have been published by the Amwell Press for
THE NATIONAL SPORTING FRATERNITY LIMITED
A Big Game Heritage Book
This copy is No. G. G. #1
As Authorized by John E. Howard [signature]
Irene Bowers [signature]
Jim Rikhoff, President, NSFL [signature]
Copyright 1982 by John E. Howard and the Amwell Press, Inc
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 82-70542
Published June 1982
Printed in USA
Dedicated To The Hunters Of Old Whose Stories Are Related Herein
1800 - Pennsylvania Elk Hunting in 1800, Philip Tome
1804 - Tales Of A Maryland Bear Hunter, Meshach Browning
1810 - Whitetail Hunts In Maryland, Meshach Browning
1815 - An Extraordinary Wolf Hunt, M. T. H.
1820 - A Mississippi Cougar Hunt, John James Audubon
1821 - Scipio And the Louisiana Bear, John James Audubon
1820’s - Encounter With A Panther, M. T. H.
1833 - Moos Hunting At Maine’s Schoodiac Lakes, Thomas Lincoln
1830’s Days With Deer In South Carolina, William Elliot
AND THERE LIVED IN THE LAND MIGHTY HUNTERS, STIRRING TALES THEY DID TELL WELL AND TRUE OF THE FAR DISTANT LANDS THAT THEY TRAVELED OF THE WONDROUS BEASTS THAT THEY SLEW
"North American Big Game Hunting in the 1800s" offers a historical glimpse into the era of early American big game hunting, capturing the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by hunters in a vast and untamed wilderness. John E. Howard's narrative, enhanced by Irene Bowers's illustrations, transports readers to a time when hunting was both a necessity and a passionate pursuit, detailing the techniques, equipment, and experiences of those who ventured into the continent's remote regions. From the pursuit of bison on the Great Plains to the tracking of elk in the Rocky Mountains, the book provides a rich tapestry of stories and observations, documenting a crucial period in the development of American hunting traditions and the exploration of the continent's natural resources.
John E. Howard, while perhaps less widely known than some of his contemporaries, contributed to the preservation of early American hunting history through his work "North American Big Game Hunting in the 1800s." His dedication to documenting the experiences and techniques of 19th-century hunters provides a valuable historical record for modern readers interested in the evolution of hunting practices and the exploration of the American wilderness. His work, supported by Jim Rikhoff's foreword and Irene Bowers's illustrations, highlights the importance of preserving the stories and traditions of a bygone era, contributing to a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and the natural world in early America. While he may not be a household name, his book serves as a testament to his passion for history and his commitment to sharing the legacy of early American hunters.
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