The Great Hound Match of 1905, by Martha Wolfe
The argument between aficionados of the English versus the American strain of foxhounds has been going on well over a century if not longer. Martha Wolfe has resurrected the account of a well-known match that occurred in the Piedmont country of Virginia 110 years ago between the American-bred pack of Harry Worcester Smith and the English pack of A. Henry Higginson – both of whose names should be familiar to American readers of foxhunting literature. This book deserves to go right up on the shelves with Smith’s and Higginson’s. It’s a thrilling account of a thrilling event, with fascinating background information on the major contestants as well. B&w photos.

Hardcover, 198 pages