1866 Game Bird Hunting Coast Lakes Northern United States Breech &Muzzle Loaders

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America. A Full Account of the Sporting Along Our Sea Shores and Inland Waters, With a Comparison of the Merits of Breech-Loaders and Muzzle Loaders by Robert B Roosevelt. 11 Chapters with 336 pages and index. Both covers are detached and there is no spine. Pages are in good condition. Previous owner label inside cover. Topics include Guns and Gunnery, Bay-snipe Shooting, the New Jersey Coast, Jersey Girls and their Pleasant ways, Bay-Birds, Montauk Point, Rail and Rail Shooting, Wild Fowl Shooting, Duck Shooting on Inland Lakes, Trap Shooting and more... Robert Roosevelt From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Barnwell Roosevelt Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York 's 4th district In office March 4, 1871 – March 4, 1873 Preceded by John Fox Succeeded by Archibald M. Bliss Personal details Born August 7, 1829 New York City Died June 14, 1906 (aged 76) Sayville, New York Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Elizabeth Ellis Roosevelt Signature Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, also known as Robert Barnhill Roosevelt (August 7, 1829 – June 14, 1906), was a sportsman, author and United States Congressman from New York (1871–1873). [1] Contents [ hide ] 1 Life 1.1 Politics 1.2 Conservationist 1.3 Writer 2 Family 3 References 4 External links [edit ]Life He was born in New York City .[2] Roosevelt completed studied law and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1850. He commenced practice in New York City. [1] During the Civil War he was an active Democrat , and a founder of the Allotment Commission and the Loyal National League. [3] [edit ]Politics His first experience in politics was in the organization of the Citizens' Association at the time of the Tweed Ring administration in New York city. For several years, he edited the organ of the Citizens' Association, the New York Citizen, at first with Charles G. Halpine , and after Halpine's death by himself. He was a founder of the Committee of Seventy , and first vice-president of the Reform Club. [3] Roosevelt was elected as a Democrat to the 42nd Congress (March 4, 1871 – March 4, 1873). [1] Although the pressure of anti-Tammany Democratic organizations forced Tammany Hall to approve his nomination, he denounced its measures, [3] and did much to contribution to the breaking up of the latter organization. [4] He was appointed by President Grover Cleveland as Minister to The Hague , serving from 1888 to 1890. He was treasurer of the Democratic National Committee in 1892. He was a member of the Board of Aldermen of New York City. He served as trustee representing the city of New York for the New York and Brooklyn Bridge from 1879 to 1882. [1] He was instrumental in establishing paid fire and health departments in New York City. [3] [edit ]Conservationist Roosevelt was an early angler and conservationist . He organized several clubs to restrain the indiscriminate slaughter of game. He is credited with influencing his nephew, Theodore Roosevelt, to become a conservationist. He founded the New York State Fishery Commission in 1867, and was appointed one of the three fish commissioners. He served as fish commissioner for 20 years, 1868–1888, [1] without a salary. The reports of the commission were prepared chiefly by him, and led to the appointment of similar commissions in other states. For many years, he served as president of the Fish Culture Association, of an association for the protection of game, of the New York Sportsman's Club, and of the International Association for the Protection of Game. He was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science .[3] As a member of the U.S. Congress, he originated the bill to create the United States Fish Commission .[5] [edit ]Writer Roosevelt was a popular author and a friend of such writers such as Oscar Wilde . He sometimes wrote under the pseudonym Barnwell or Ira Zell .[6] His books include: Superior Fishing; or The Striped Bass, Trout, B... read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.