"A History of Fowling" by Hugh Alexander Macpherson offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse methods employed across the globe to capture wild birds. Originally published in 1897, this meticulously researched account details various ingenious devices and techniques used in different regions. From ancient snares to sophisticated nets, the book provides a fascinating insight into the historical practices of fowling. Macpherson's work is not merely a catalog of hunting methods; it is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the cultural and economic significance of wild birds in human societies. The book appeals to historians, ornithologists, and anyone interested in the traditions surrounding the capture of wild birds. Revisit this classic to understand the ingenious and often surprising ways in which humans have interacted with the avian world throughout history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.