The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. / Continued from the Reign of William and Mary to the Death of George II., Volume 3 Papyras Classics

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Chapter 88

Game Act

One of the first measures brought upon the carpet in the course of this session, was an act containing regulations for the better preservation of the game, of which so great havoc had been made by poachers, and other persons unqualified to enjoy that diversion, that the total extirpation of it was apprehended.