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About The Book: Sketches of Field Sports as Followed by the Natives of India by Daniel Johnson offers an insightful exploration of traditional hunting and field sports in India, as practiced by native communities. The book delves into various animal species, their habitats, and the methods employed in hunting them. Johnson provides detailed observations on both the sports and the animals involved, blending firsthand accounts with cultural context. The work highlights the relationship between indigenous peoples and wildlife, shedding light on their customs, skills, and environmental knowledge. About The Author: Daniel Johnson (1767–1835) was a British surgeon in the Bengal medical service and a noted author on Indian field sports. Serving in India from 1789 to 1809, he retired to Great Torrington, Devon, where he published Sketches of Indian Field-Sports (1822), offering detailed and engaging depictions of colonial hunting practices. The book was later expanded to include wild boar hunting. Johnson also wrote medical works, showcasing his diverse interests and contributions to both colonial literature and early 19th-century medical knowledge. The Title 'Sketches Of Field Sports As Followed By The Natives Of India: With Observations On The Animals written/authored/edited by Daniel Johnson', published in the year 1822. The ISBN 9789370972780 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 286 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hunting, India. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.