Description

Arrian On Coursing: The Cynegeticus Of The Younger Xenophon is a book that explores the ancient Greek sport of coursing, or hunting with greyhounds. The book is a translation and commentary on the Cynegeticus, a treatise on the subject written by the younger Xenophon, a disciple of Socrates. Arrian, a Roman historian and philosopher, provides a detailed analysis of the text, offering insights into the history, philosophy, and techniques of coursing. The book covers a range of topics, including the breeding and training of greyhounds, the different types of game that can be hunted, and the ethics of hunting. Arrian also includes anecdotes and stories about famous coursing dogs and their exploits. Overall, Arrian On Coursing provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greek hunting and the cultural significance of coursing in that time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.