Adonis was loved by Venus. When he was killed by a wild boar while hunting, Venus changed his blood into flowers.

Adonis and Venus

Adonis was loved by Venus. When he was killed by a wild boar while hunting, Venus changed his blood…

A light hunting horse with rider.

A light hunting horse

A light hunting horse with rider.

Diana was a goddess of the Romans. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin sister of Apollo, and the goddess of hunting and chastity.

Diana

Diana was a goddess of the Romans. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin sister of Apollo, and…

A picture showing typical indian life.

Indian Life

A picture showing typical indian life.

An Indian huning arrow.

Hunting Arrow

An Indian huning arrow.

Fort Beauregard, at Bay Point, on the point opposite Fort Walker, was built of sand and palmetto logs on a sand spit on the extreme southerly end of Hunting Island. The work on the harbor or sea front was what is termed a lunette, and mounted twelve guns. To the right of this lunette was a small salient mounting three guns, and to the left, a small work, or redan, mounting two guns. In the work was a large magazine which, when captured by the Frederal Troops, contained one thousand five hundred rounds of fixed ammunition, and in the wet ditch were large quantities of loose powder, destroyed by the Confederates before they evacuated the fort.

Interior View of Fort Beauregard

Fort Beauregard, at Bay Point, on the point opposite Fort Walker, was built of sand and palmetto logs…

A hunter shooting a lion.

Lion

A hunter shooting a lion.

"Federal soldiers shooting cattle for the supply of the army."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Shooting Cattle

"Federal soldiers shooting cattle for the supply of the army."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Butchering and dressing cattle for distribution to the Federal Army. The romance and reality of life were never so strikingly displayed as in the Civil War. Fact and fiction never seemed more apart than the soldier waving his sword when leading the forlorn hope and when sitting before his tent cooking rations; for, despite all the commissariat arrangements, there was much room for improvement in these particulars. We give a couple of sketches which will enable our readers to see how matter-of-fact and mechanically base were some of the soldier's employments when in camp. Men who would shrink from turning butcher in New York, boston or Philadelphia were forced by the resistless tide of circumstances to lend a hand to the killing a beeve and afterward to the dressing and cooking it."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Butchering Cattle

"Butchering and dressing cattle for distribution to the Federal Army. The romance and reality of life…

A frame with many different species of birds.

Bird Frame

A frame with many different species of birds.

Head of a peregrine falcon.

Head of a Peregrine Falcon

Head of a peregrine falcon.

Isle Aux Noix, in the Sorel. The sketch was made from the pilot's room of the steam-boat, about half a mile above the island, looking east-northeast. The landing is a little beyond the trees on the right, where sentinels are stationed. The island is small, and wholly occupied by the military works. A broad fen extends some distance from the northern side, and the wild ducks that gather there afford fine amusement for sportsment during the hunting season.

Isle Aux Noix

Isle Aux Noix, in the Sorel. The sketch was made from the pilot's room of the steam-boat, about half…

Native to India, the gavial has an very narrow snout, used for hunting fish and frogs.

Gavial

Native to India, the gavial has an very narrow snout, used for hunting fish and frogs.

Mediaeval Hunting Horn

Hunting Horn

Mediaeval Hunting Horn

Pearl divers hunting for oysters on the bottom of the sea.

Pearl-fishery

Pearl divers hunting for oysters on the bottom of the sea.

Scene from the story, "Simple Simon."

Simple Simon Hunting

Scene from the story, "Simple Simon."

"The Staghound is the Scotch deerhound, called also the wolf dog, a breed that is rapidly dying out. These dogs hunt chiefly by sight and are used for stalking deer, for which purpose a cross between the rough Scotch greyhound and colley or the foxhound is also often employed. True staghounds are wiry-coated, shaggy, generally yellowish-gray, but the most valuable are dark iron-gray, with white breast."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Staghound

"The Staghound is the Scotch deerhound, called also the wolf dog, a breed that is rapidly dying out.…

"A boot. Its essential distinction was its height; it rose above the middle of the leg, so as to surround the calf, and sometimes it reached as high as the knees. It was worn principally by horsemen, by hunters, and by men of rank and authority. The sole of the cothurnus was commonly of the ordinary thickness; but it was sometimes made much thicker than usual, probably by the insertion of slices of cork. The object was, to add to the apparent stature of the wearer; and this was done in the case of the actors in Athenian tragedy, who had the soles made unusually thick as one of the methods adopted in order to magnify their whole appearance. Hence tragedy in general was called cothurnus. As the cothurnus was commonly worn in hunting, it is represented as part of the costume of Diana. The preceding cut shows two cothurni, both taken from statues of Diana." — Smith, 1873

Cothurnus

"A boot. Its essential distinction was its height; it rose above the middle of the leg, so as to surround…

"A knife with only one edge, which formed a straight line. The blade was pointed, and its back curved. It was used for a variety of purposes, but chiefly for killing animals either in the slaughter house, or in hunting, or at the altars of the gods. The priest who conducted a sacrifice never killed the victim himself; but one of his ministri, appointed for that purpose who was called either by the general name minister, or the more specific popa or cltrarius. The annexed woodcut represents the tombstone of a cultrarius, with two cultri upon it." — Smith, 1873

Culter

"A knife with only one edge, which formed a straight line. The blade was pointed, and its back curved.…

"A net. In hunting it was usual to extend nets in a curved line of considerable length, so as in part to suround a space into which the beasts of chase were driven through the opening left on one side. The range of nets was flanked by cords, to which feathers dyed scarlet, and of other bright colours, were tied, so as to flare and flutter in the wind. The hunters then sallied forth with their dogs, dislodged the animals from their coverts, and by shouts and barking drove them first within the formido, as the apparatus of string and feathers was called, and then, as they were scared with this appearance, within the circuit of the nets. The accompanying woodcuts are taken from two bas-reliefs in the collection of ancient marbles at Ince-Blundell in Lancashire." — Smith, 1873

Retis

"A net. In hunting it was usual to extend nets in a curved line of considerable length, so as in part…

"In this woodcut, two men are carrying the net home after the chase, and hold in their hands two of the forked stakes for supporting it." — Smith, 1873

Retis

"In this woodcut, two men are carrying the net home after the chase, and hold in their hands two of…

Scene from the story, "Elephant Hunting."

Elephant Hunting

Scene from the story, "Elephant Hunting."

A boy hunting after a rabbit.

Hunting

A boy hunting after a rabbit.

Its size is about that of a well grown goat., and it is so agile that it can clear at a bound crevices 16 to 18 feet wide. The chamois is one of the most wary antelopes, and possesses the power of scenting man at an almost incredible distance, so that the hunting of it is an occupation of extreme difficulty and much danger. Its skin is made into a soft leather.

Chamois

Its size is about that of a well grown goat., and it is so agile that it can clear at a bound crevices…

A hunting leopard. Has a short mane crest of hairs passing from the back of he head to the sholders. A very fast runner.

Cheetah

A hunting leopard. Has a short mane crest of hairs passing from the back of he head to the sholders.…

"Venatio, hunting was the name given among the Romans to an exhibition of wild beasts, which fought with one another and with men. These exhibitions origionally formed part of the games of the circus. Julius Caesar first build a wooden ampitheatre for the exhibition of wild beasts, and others were subsequently erected; but we frequently read of venationes in the circus in subsequent times. The persons who fought with the beasts were either condemned criminals or captives, or individuals who did so for the sake of pay, and were trained for the purpose." &mdash Smith; 1873

Venatio

"Venatio, hunting was the name given among the Romans to an exhibition of wild beasts, which fought…

"Venatio, hunting was the name given among the Romans to an exhibition of wild beasts, which fought with one another and with men. These exhibitions origionally formed part of the games of the circus. Julius Caesar first build a wooden ampitheatre for the exhibition of wild beasts, and others were subsequently erected; but we frequently read of venationes in the circus in subsequent times. The persons who fought with the beasts were either condemned criminals or captives, or individuals who did so for the sake of pay, and were trained for the purpose." &mdash Smith; 1873

Venatio

"Venatio, hunting was the name given among the Romans to an exhibition of wild beasts, which fought…

"Venatio, hunting was the name given among the Romans to an exhibition of wild beasts, which fought with one another and with men. These exhibitions origionally formed part of the games of the circus. Julius Caesar first build a wooden ampitheatre for the exhibition of wild beasts, and others were subsequently erected; but we frequently read of venationes in the circus in subsequent times. The persons who fought with the beasts were either condemned criminals or captives, or individuals who did so for the sake of pay, and were trained for the purpose." &mdash Smith; 1873

Venatio

"Venatio, hunting was the name given among the Romans to an exhibition of wild beasts, which fought…

"Zona, also called cingulum, a girdle or zone, worn about the loins by both sexes. The chief use of this article of dress was to hold up the tunic, which was more especially requisite to be done when persons wee at work, on a journey, or engaged in hunting." — Smith; 1873

Zona

"Zona, also called cingulum, a girdle or zone, worn about the loins by both sexes. The chief use of…

"The hunting scenes are very numerous among their paintings, and the devices for capturing birds and beasts seem to have been as vaarious as they are in modern times." — Goodrich, 1844

Egyptian Hunting Party

"The hunting scenes are very numerous among their paintings, and the devices for capturing birds and…

A musical wind instrument used in hunting or for military music.

Bugle

A musical wind instrument used in hunting or for military music.

A one-horse vehicle for spotsmen; so called from being used to carry dogs for hunting, in an open space behind.

Dog-cart

A one-horse vehicle for spotsmen; so called from being used to carry dogs for hunting, in an open space…

"The American buffalo, or more properly <em>bison</em>, is an object of great importance to the hunters and travellers in the western regions of this continent." — Goodrich, 1844

Native Americans Hunting

"The American buffalo, or more properly bison, is an object of great importance to the hunters…

A bugle; a horn used to cheer the hounds in pursuit of game.

Hunting-horn

A bugle; a horn used to cheer the hounds in pursuit of game.

"Egyptian hunting Hippopotamus." — Lardner, 1885

Egyptian Hunting

"Egyptian hunting Hippopotamus." — Lardner, 1885

The hunting.

Mowgli's Brothers

The hunting.

From a nursery rhyme, <em>Simple Simon Met a Pieman</em>. The Simple Simon went a-hunting for to catch a hare; He rode a goat about the street, but could not find one there. Simple Simon went to town to buy a piece of meat; He tied it to his horse's tail to keep it clean and sweet.

Simple Simon

From a nursery rhyme, Simple Simon Met a Pieman. The Simple Simon went a-hunting for to catch…

House-hunting time in Bunnyville.

Bunnyville

House-hunting time in Bunnyville.

"Chiron was instructed by Apollo and Diana, and was renowned for his skill in hunting, medicine, music, and the art of prophecy." &mdash;Bulfinch, 1897

Chiron

"Chiron was instructed by Apollo and Diana, and was renowned for his skill in hunting, medicine, music,…

"Assyrian bas-relief. Part of a Lion-hunt, from Nimrud." —D'Anvers, 1895

Assyrian Hunting Bas-relief

"Assyrian bas-relief. Part of a Lion-hunt, from Nimrud." —D'Anvers, 1895

A weapon that shoots arrows and is useful for hunting and war.

Bow

A weapon that shoots arrows and is useful for hunting and war.

Duck shooting on Saratoga Lake, New York.

Duck Shooting

Duck shooting on Saratoga Lake, New York.

A ruminant witha peculiarly inflated and expanded nasal region.

Saiga Antelope

A ruminant witha peculiarly inflated and expanded nasal region.

The death of William Rufus, the third son of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1087 until 1100. William Rufus died while hunting in New Forest when he was shot with an arrow through his heart.

Death of William Rufus

The death of William Rufus, the third son of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1087 until…

Iron spear heads from Africa used to tip throwing weapons for hunting, etc.

Iron Spear Heads

Iron spear heads from Africa used to tip throwing weapons for hunting, etc.

This is a line engraving by Sir Anthony Van Dyck. The picture is one of many done for Charles I.  The original picture can be found in the Louvre

Charles I Attended by the Marquis of Hamilton

This is a line engraving by Sir Anthony Van Dyck. The picture is one of many done for Charles I. The…

A sixteenth century German boar spearhead.

German boar spear

A sixteenth century German boar spearhead.

West African spearheads.

West African spearhead

West African spearheads.

A Bantu spearhead.

Bantu spearhead

A Bantu spearhead.

A hunting dog including three breeds: English, Gordon, and Irish.

Setter

A hunting dog including three breeds: English, Gordon, and Irish.

The tomahawk and arrow were used by Native Americans for hunting.

Tomahawk and Arrow

The tomahawk and arrow were used by Native Americans for hunting.

The passenger pigeon was very abundant in North America but eventually became extinct because of hunting.

Passenger Pigeon

The passenger pigeon was very abundant in North America but eventually became extinct because of hunting.

A hunting dog with a keen sense of smell.

Pointer

A hunting dog with a keen sense of smell.

Hunting waterfowl.

Hunting Waterfowl

Hunting waterfowl.

A fox following the scent as he hunts a hare.

Fox Hunting

A fox following the scent as he hunts a hare.

An eagle sits on a branch in a tree.

Eagle in Tree

An eagle sits on a branch in a tree.

The tiger.

Tiger

The tiger.

"Foxhound, a high-spirited hound that has a keen scent, remarkable perseverance and great endurance." -Foster, 1921

Foxhound

"Foxhound, a high-spirited hound that has a keen scent, remarkable perseverance and great endurance."…

"Egyptian noble hunting waterfowl on the Nile with the "throwstick' (a boomerang). The birds rise from a group of papyrus reeds, -- Egyptian relief; after Maspero." -West 1904

Egyptian Noble Hunting Waterfowl

"Egyptian noble hunting waterfowl on the Nile with the "throwstick' (a boomerang). The birds rise from…

An image of a man using rope to hunt birds.

Hunting Birds

An image of a man using rope to hunt birds.