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Crossbow

Crossbow

Sir Ralph Payne Gallwey

This book is a complete description of the crossbow from its introduction to England by the Normans after 1066 through to its use as a sporting weapon in 1903.
Shooting High Pheasants in Theory and Practice

Shooting High Pheasants in Theory and Practice

Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey

Every shooter longs to kill the the really high birds. This book will help him to do so or, at the very least. show him why he doesn't. This book was, and probably still is, the very last word on the subject.
The Fowler in Ireland

The Fowler in Ireland

Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed.
Shooting

Shooting

Ralph Payne-Gallwey

Originally published in 1887. This early works on shooting is an informative guide to the sport with much of the information still useful and practical today.
Shooting On Moor And Marsh - The Woodcock

Shooting On Moor And Marsh - The Woodcock

Ralph Payne-Gallwey

This book contains a detailed treatise on the shooting of woodcock for sport.
The Crossbow - Mediaeval and Modern Military and Sporting ...

The Crossbow - Mediaeval and Modern Military and Sporting ...

Ralph Payne-Gallwey

Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Wildfowl and Wildfowl Shooting with Shotgun and Punt Gun

Wildfowl and Wildfowl Shooting with Shotgun and Punt Gun

Ralph Payne-Gallwey

Originally published 1896. The book comprises a short natural history of British wildfowl and complete and comprehensive directions in shooting wildfowl on the coast and inland with shotgun and punt gun. Over two hundred illustrations.
After the Civil Wars: English Politics and Government in the ...

After the Civil Wars: English Politics and Government in the ...

John Miller

403; M636/32, Sir Ralph Verney to William Coleman, Edmund Verney to Sir Ralph, 2 February 1679; Bodl, Fairfax MS 33, fo. 51. It was said that Sir Christopher Musgrave's tenants 'dare not deny him': HMC le Fleming, p. 135. Reresby, pp.
The Verneys: Love, War and Madness in Seventeenth-Century ...

The Verneys: Love, War and Madness in Seventeenth-Century ...

Adrian Tinniswood

Nancy Nicholas to Sir RalphVemey, 19 April 1680; M636/34. jack Verney to Sir Ralph Verney. 26 April 1680; M636/34. Sir Ralph Verney 10 jack Verney. 14 june 1680; M636/34. Ibid.. 7June 1680; M636/34. Memoirs [1, 237. jack Verney to ...
Delphi Complete Works of Sir Thomas Malory (Illustrated):

Delphi Complete Works of Sir Thomas Malory (Illustrated):

Sir Thomas Malory

Sir Thomas Malory. there ever still hermit to his life's end. Then Sir Bors de Ganis, Sir Ector de Maris, Sir Gahalantine, Sir Galihud, Sir Galihodin, Sir Blamore, Sir Bleoberis, Sir Villiars le Valiant, Sir Clarrus of Clermont, all these knights drew ...
Protestantism and Patriotism: Ideologies and the Making of ...

Protestantism and Patriotism: Ideologies and the Making of ...

Steven C. A. Pincus

Ill, p. 504. '9 Edmund Verney to Sir Ralph Verney, 4 May 1667, Firestone Library, Verney MSS, Reel 21 (unfoliated, my translation); Edmund Verney to Sir Ralph Verney, 16 December 1667, Firestone Library, Verney MSS, Reel 22 (unfoliated  ...
Leonardo

Leonardo

Robert Payne

Robert Payne, author of some of the most widely read biographies of our day, now brings us a new and fascinating portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci. This is the third volume of our recently released Robert Payne Library series.
Supermac: The Life of Harold Macmillan

Supermac: The Life of Harold Macmillan

D R Thorpe

Ralph Stephenson to Anthony Eden and to Harold Macmillan. 1.8 April 1945. F0 371148811. National Archives. Kew. Sir Ralph Stephenson was Ambassador in Cairo during the Suez crisis. A misprint in the index of the first edition of Eden's ...
History and Topography of Buckinghamshire, comprising a ...

History and Topography of Buckinghamshire, comprising a ...

James Joseph SHEAHAN

One of the Lord Zouche's appears to have alienated the estate to Sir John Brockley, who sold it about the middle of the 15th century to Sir Ralph Verney, Knt., Alderman, and Lord Mayor of London in 1465, and M.P. for London in 1466.
The Statistical Account of Edinburghshire

The Statistical Account of Edinburghshire

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Docks, the Leith, 767 Donaldson's hospital, 726 Douglas, Bishop, 201 ... 397 Abercrombie, Sir Ralph, 284 Abernethy, Sir Laurence, 332 • Academy, Edinburgh , 684 Advocates, faculty of, 715 — library, 645 Adam, William, 250 Adamson, Rev .
Delivering the Secret Letters

Delivering the Secret Letters

Laurel Payne

I pray that this book has either brought you closer to God, or has been a stepping stone in your relationship with Him. God bless you. With love in Christ,. Laurel. Payne. ContaCt the author Please feel free to contact Laurel Payne. Back Matter.
Williams' Cincinnati Directory ...

Williams' Cincinnati Directory ...

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641 Race. Payler Geo. cook, bds. s. w. c. Elizabeth and Central Av Payler Rachel , widow, 11. s. w. c. Elisabeth and Cential Av Paylor Win. h. 05 Providence Payne Mrs. widow, h. 229 Laurel Payne A. lab. bds. 74 Sloo Payne Alex. boatinan, h.
The Payne-Butrick Papers

The Payne-Butrick Papers

John Howard Payne

This landmark two-volume set is the richest and most important extant collection of information about traditional Cherokee culture.
Electra

Electra

Nick Payne

This is a haunting new version by Nick Payne of Sophocles’ tragic masterpiece, Electra. ‘Nick Payne’s urgent new version of Sophocles' Electra is another in a long line of boundary breaking offerings.
The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing

The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing

Scott Reinardy

If Ralph had not been identified previously, he would need his last name inserted into the quote: “Ralph [Greenberg] has served our team well for the past 20 years. ” In such cases, however, it would be preferable to identify Ralph before the ...
Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid

Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid

Ralph Fletcher

Then one day Dad's new job moves the family to Chicago, and there's so much Ralph has to leave behind. In this humorous and captivating memoir, Ralph Fletcher traces the roots of his storytelling.
KNIGHTAGE & COMPANIONAGE

KNIGHTAGE & COMPANIONAGE

DEBRETT'S BARON ETAGE

Domyile, Sir Charles Compton William, 2nd Bart Domvile, Sir William Compton, 3rd Bart Douglas, Sir Robert, 3rd Bart. ... DrrrzE, Sir Lewis, 3rd Bart. Elton, Sir Edward ... Shockbcroii, Sir George Thomas Francis, 9th Bart. Stonhoose, Sir Henry ...
The Girls from Planet 5

The Girls from Planet 5

Richard Wilson

Georgia Payne read it carefully, then smiled as she returned it to Emily . “Thank you so much ... “Do you know,” Georgia Payne went on, “that Texas has always reserved the right to divide itself into as many as five states? There was some talk  ...
A Rumour From The Firehouse

A Rumour From The Firehouse

Mari Emm

she frequently got the two of them mixed up when he said he was going out on a Friday night with Tony Payne or with this man Nick Payne. Once they had arrived at the Theme Park. The children were all very excited, both Danny and Nick ...

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