The Wild-Duck Shooter And I Have A Right (1867)

The Wild-Duck Shooter And I Have A Right is a novel written by Jean Ingelow in 1867. The story revolves around a young girl named Milly, who lives in a small village with her father and two brothers. Milly is a passionate wild-duck shooter, and she often goes out to the marshes to hunt ducks with her father.One day, Milly meets a young man named Guy, who is also a wild-duck shooter. They quickly become friends and start going out to hunt ducks together. However, Milly's father disapproves of their friendship and forbids her from seeing Guy.Despite her father's objections, Milly continues to see Guy and even falls in love with him. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Guy is engaged to another woman. Milly must navigate her feelings for Guy while also dealing with her father's disapproval and the societal norms of the time.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and societal expectations. It also sheds light on the sport of wild-duck shooting, which was popular in England during the 19th century. Overall, The Wild-Duck Shooter And I Have A Right is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of rural English villagers in the 19th century.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.