Full Description
The word poacher evokes strong emotions from people in other walks of life. Urban romantics see the poacher as the Robin Hood of the countryside, but gamekeepers loathe him. This book presents a variety of colourful yarns of old-time poachers and their activities in bygone days.
Contents
Beware Old Velveteens; a "snapper-up of unconsidered trifles"; king of the Norfolk poachers; bloody affray; the snare of the fowler; the silent dog; Kenzie; burning the water; "Small Beast in Hodden Grey"; longtails; puss in the corn; poor man's pottage; the last word.
