Memoirs of the Belvoir Hounds: From Their Earliest Records to the Present Day (1867)

Memoirs Of The Belvoir Hounds: From Their Earliest Records To The Present Day (1867) is a historical account of the Belvoir Hounds, a pack of foxhounds that have been bred and trained for hunting in the Belvoir Castle estate in Leicestershire, England. The book is written by John Earle Welby, a member of the Belvoir Hunt and a keen observer of the hounds' history and development over time. The book covers the earliest records of the Belvoir Hounds, tracing their origins to the 17th century and detailing their breeding, training, and hunting practices over the years. Welby provides an in-depth analysis of the hounds' physical characteristics, temperament, and hunting abilities, as well as their relationship with their human handlers and the social and cultural context in which they operate. The book also includes numerous anecdotes and stories about the hounds and their adventures, as well as portraits and illustrations of key figures in the Belvoir Hunt. Overall, Memoirs Of The Belvoir Hounds: From Their Earliest Records To The Present Day (1867) is a fascinating and comprehensive account of one of England's most famous and beloved packs of foxhounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.