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The Imperfect Shot : Shooting Excuses, Gaffes and Blunders, Hardback Book

The Imperfect Shot : Shooting Excuses, Gaffes and Blunders Hardback

Illustrated by Oliver Preston

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'Have I remembered everything?''What shall I wear?''Who am I likely to be shooting alongside?''Will the dog behave?''Will the birds be there?'These are all questions that might keep the Gun, the picker-up, the keeper and anyone else connected with a day's game shooting awake the night before a much anticipated day. 'Why did I say that?''Why did I do that?''Why did my dog do that?''Why did I think about the weather?''What was I thinking?'These are all questions one might ask oneself the evening after!Fortunately, you are not alone in your nightmares!

If you've ever encountered a particular incident or experience on the shooting field, whether it be a formal day, or as a rough shoot with a couple of friends, it's a fairly safe bet that others will have it too. The Imperfect Shot illustrates in words and cartoons, light-hearted errors and ill-judgment of those who have experienced minor faux pas and misdemeanours on the shooting field - and also glorifies those who have got the better of a particular situation!There are, among its pages, real pearls of wisdom; there is, though, much advice written somewhat 'tongue-in-cheek'.

All immediately bring a mental picture to mind. A mental picture is not, however, required. The illustrations, brought to life by renowned country and field sports artist, Oliver Preston - himself a shooting man of no ill-repute - has negated the need for the cry which otherwise might go out: 'Oh, if only I had a camera!' As if the situation was not clear enough, Oliver adds more. Some tales might, of course be apocryphal - and I'll leave it for the reader to decide which they might be!

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