"Baily's Hunting Directory for 1929-1930 offers an indispensable annual record of the British hunting world at the close of the interwar period, presenting exhaustive listings of hunts, officials, kennel information, and country descriptions across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. This thirty-third yearly issue includes the full diary of fixtures, authoritative registers, and up-to-date notes on changes in masters, boundaries, and organisational details. The volume's fold-out maps—prepared with great clarity—provide a detailed visual guide to foxhunting countries, while numerous advertisements from outfitters and equestrian suppliers illuminate the commercial world surrounding the sport. Together, these features create a richly informative snapshot of the hunting landscape in 1929.
Beyond its practical function, the directory serves as a historical record of British rural society, documenting traditions, hierarchies, and networks that defined the sporting calendar between the wars. It captures the operational realities of hunts large and small, while its combination of maps, lists, and period commentary reflects the culture and logistics of the time with remarkable specificity. A valuable primary source for sporting historians, genealogists, and collectors of equestrian or countryside pursuits, this edition will particularly appeal to enthusiasts of foxhunting history and those interested in interwar British sporting life."
