The Life of a Fox, Written by Himself

A fox's first-person narratives recount multiple hunts and escapes, combining anecdote and practical reflection to illuminate the techniques and pitfalls of foxhunting. The animal's perspective is used to analyze hound qualities, scenting, turning and going to ground, and how riders' tactics influence outcomes, with criticism of fast riding, abandoning cold scent, and artificial earths. Practical advice about breeding and training hounds and the importance of sticking to the line appears alongside vivid chase episodes. An introductory essay frames these accounts by attesting to the author's long experience and knowledge of hunting craft.