A remarkable and unique book reprinted due to popular demand. A source of information about all the world's deer species, their distribution and every aspect of their biology, mythology, iconography and their place in the history and current practice of deer hunting and deer stalking. Every imaginable aspect of these mammal's lives, lore and behaviour has been investigated in detail. In this unique volume a wealth of information about deer is concisely documented and cross referenced; illustrated with authoritive maps, diagrams and colour photographs.