This book was first published in 1931 and is now available again in a revised edition published by Read Country Books. This new edition incorporates the original format plus 20 extra pages containing articles and vintage photos on the same subject. The complete book is 130 pages long and "contains much detailed information on the working terrier and its use in what was once an acceptable and legal field sport."
The first chapter discusses the qualities and physical attributes of the working terrier, the second on early training of terriers with emphasis on the natural progression of their learning curve. A short chapter deals with the natural history and habits of the badger, then continues at some length with the methods and equipment used in the actual dig. The author points out that the terms “badger-digging” and “badger-baiting” should not be considered synonymous. In his opinion, “If properly conducted, badger-digging is no more cruel a sport than shooting or ratting” The final chapter is devoted to the care and handling of the Working Terrier. This edition of the book contatins two new additions -- a chapter on hunting badger by J.C. Bristow-Noble (author of Working Terriers) and “The Badger of Badgworthy". Both new chapters contain vintage photographs.
This new edition is available in both a quality pictorial soft cover format, and a numbered, limited edition hardback from Coch-Y-Bonddu and is published by Read Country Books (see EBay as well).
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