Sport in the Crimea and Caucasus

"Sport in the Crimea and Caucasus" by Clive Phillipps-Wolley is a late 1800s account telling of hunting trips among the steppes and mountains of Eastern Europe. The book begins with enthusiasm, vividly painting a picture of stunning scenery and the sense of anticipation before a hunt. The author thoroughly goes over what it takes to get ready for the hunts. The narrative unfolds into tales of striking scenery, plentiful wildlife, and the warm welcome he felt from the local Russian people. The main feelings that come from the narrative are of adventure, the joy of hunting, being with comrades, and a special feeling of belonging in the countryside.