Project Gutenberg 2020-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 147 Randall, John 1810 1910 Old Sports and Sportsmen; or, the Willey Country with sketches of Squire Forester and his whipper-in Tom Moody Transcribed from the 1873 Bunny and Evans edition by David Price "Old Sports and Sportsmen; or, the Willey Country" by John Randall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the rich traditions of hunting and the social life surrounding it in Shropshire, especially through the lens of Squire Forester and his whipper-in, Tom Moody. The book encompasses local history and the development of sporting culture in the region, revealing both the deep-rooted appreciation for nature and the complexities of human-nature relationships throughout time. The beginning of the work introduces the backdrop of Shropshire’s landscape and the significance of hunting as a prestigious pastime among the gentry. The author discusses the roots of this tradition, highlighting figures such as Squire Forester and his connections to the land and its folklore. The opening chapters suggest an exploration of the natural history of the region, the influence of different eras on sporting practices, and the relationships between nobility, local clergy, and the common folk within the context of outdoor sports and the conservation of wildlife. Randall's approach combines anecdotes, historical references, and a celebration of the enduring relationship humans have with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Shropshire (England) -- History Hunting -- England -- Shropshire Forester, George, -1811 SK Text Category: History - British Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 376063 2025-06-25T08:32:45.511681 text/html 356301 2024-10-18T08:17:57 text/html 10312989 2025-06-25T08:32:56.821557 application/epub+zip 10299413 2025-06-25T08:32:48.527637 application/epub+zip 225036 2025-06-25T08:32:47.057615 application/epub+zip 10648708 2025-06-25T08:33:02.251544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10588578 2025-06-25T08:32:54.268605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479994 2022-09-28T18:47:17.660839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301678 2025-06-25T08:32:44.450608 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 281799 2024-10-18T08:17:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16720 2025-06-25T08:33:02.414523 application/rdf+xml 12985 2025-06-25T08:32:47.239602 image/jpeg 2776 2025-06-25T08:32:47.149590 image/jpeg 10362092 2025-06-25T08:32:46.145602 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog