Between the Coverts

Following the success and popularity of 'The Deer Stalker's Bedside Book' (2015), Charles Smith-Jones has now produced a new work, 'Between the Coverts', which will appeal to game shooters of every kind. A glance at the A to Z section of quarry species gives a very good idea of the scope of the book, which ranges from the commonplace to the unusual. Whatever your chosen quarry, you will find an accurate description, as well as an unusual fact, a tip for improving your equipment or your technique, or a useful titbit of information that will not only stand you in good stead for your shooting day but also increase your enjoyment. In other sections, the author's sound advice covers all sorts of topics, from choosing your gun and cartridges, how best to look after your equipment, basic etiquette if you are a guest, hints for safe shooting and an invaluable list of 'keeper's tips', plus ideas about storing game. Interspersed throughout the text are anecdotes, shooting quotations and snippets of fascinating information; and, of course, there is a welcome reappearance of the characters from the fictional Glen Garron estate. We are also introduced to a previously unknown regiment, the Glamorgan Fusiliers, whose exploits and eccentricities will strike a chord for any reader with a military background. You are bound to find something within this very readable book's pages that you didn't know before: and whether you are an experienced shot or a novice, you will find plenty to inform, entertain and amuse. Should you be looking for a present to take to the host of your shooting day, look no further! THE AUTHOR: A lifelong countryman with a love of natural history, Charles Smith-Jones has always been at his happiest with a shotgun, rifle or fishing rod in his hand or a hawk on his fist. He currently lectures in Game and Wildlife Management at Sparsholt College in Hampshire where he teaches the new generation of gamekeepers and other countryside custodians. SELLING POINTS: ? Easy, entertaining style, laced with humour and wit ? Quirky and unusual facts and observations, carefully researched ? Vignettes by Will Garfit Sepia drawings