Originally published in the early 1900's. A discussion on the mysteries and vagaries of scent in connection with fox hunting with hounds. The illustrated contents include: The secretion of scent - the diffusion of scent - the scentometer - adverse factors - the secret of scent - scent and local conditions - how we smell - how hounds smell - scent in other animals - etc…A mine of useful information for all who hunt with hounds.