York and Ainsty Fox Hunting Journals

Collection

Identifier: MSSP_7014

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Content Description

Two volumes of fox hunting manuscript journal entries by an unidentified sportsman, recording the details of 134 days of fox hunting. Most hunts tooks place with the York and Ainsty Hunt in Yorkshire, England, near Leeds. Entries are on pre-printed forms for the purpose of recording foxhunting excursions.

Dates

Creation: 1902-1904

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Fox hunting with trained packs of dogs has a long history in England. The dogs tracing the scent were traditionally followed by riders on horseback. The formal York and Ainsty Hunt dates to the early 1800s and was a well-documented foxhunt during the nineetenth century. The York and Ainsty hounds were well-regarded for their tracking ability.