A popular work on the proper way of hunting, by the German theologian and Protestant reformer Cyriacus Spangenberg (1528-1604). It opens with a list of cited authors and an introduction. The first twelve chapters explain the proper and righteous way of hunting, which seldom happens according to Spangenberg. The next twenty chapters describe the harm and evil that will fall upon those who hunt excessively or unjustly, mostly directed to the aristocracy. "An entertaining book on the evil consequences of excessive hunting" (Schwerdt). The first edition was published in 1560; the present is the fourth.
Slightly browned, with occasionally a small spot or stain. Overall in very good condition. Lindner 11.1937.15; Schwerdt II, p. 170; USTC 668119 (2 copies); VD16 S7614 (3 copies).