HUMBLE PIE

A ROE STALKER'S BEDSIDE BOOK

By Richard Prior

Small bump to top edge of front board otherwise a very good first edition hardback in slightly rubbed dust-wrapper.

2006 1st edition. 8vo (162 x 240mm). Ppviii,216. B/w illustrations by Jeppe Ebdrup. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt.

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"Why Humble Pie? 'Numbles' were how the liver, kidney and entrails of a deer were described centuries ago; the word became corrupted to 'umbles' and then 'humble'. At hunt feasts in former times a pie made from numbles was served to the hunt servants, while the nobility at haunch and saddle. This is just one of many fascinating aspects of roe included in Richard Prior's book. Humble Pie is written for any deer enthusiast to dip into and it contains bits and pieces of roe lore which have tickled the author's curiosity or puzzled him over the years. There are stories aplenty, without which no gathering of stalkers is complete. There is also much practical information and amongst the topics covered are 'What Makes them Tick?'; 'Aspects of Stalking'; 'Rifles and Other Equipment'; 'Roe Management'. Throughout, the book is filled with stories from the author's experience and many commonly asked questions are raised and answered. Humble Pie is a blend of reminiscence and sage advice from the author's lifetime's interest and enthusiasm for these charming and enigmatic animals. Beautifully illustrated with drawings by Jeppe Ebdrup, this book is a must for all deer lovers." (Publisher's blurb).