Between the 17th and 19th centuries, the sport of hunting was transformed: the principal prey changed from deer to fox, and the methods of pursuit were revolutionized. Questioning the traditional explanation of the hunting transition-namely that change in the landscape led to a decline of the deer population-this book explores the terrain of Northamptonshire during that time period and seeks alternative justifications. Arguing that the many changes that hunting underwent in England were directly related to the transformation of the hunting horse, this in-depth account demonstrates how the near-thoroughbred horse became the mount of choice for those who hunted in the shires. This book shows how, quite literally, the thrill of the chase drove the hunting transition.

About the Author
Mandy de Belin is an Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of Leicester.


Book Information
ISBN 9781909291041
Author Mandy de Belin
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint University of Hertfordshire Press
Publisher University of Hertfordshire Press
Weight(grams) 333g