A History and Guide to Falconry or Hawking - Including a Popular History of Birds

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to falconry, together with interesting historical information relating to the practice. Containing a wealth of invaluable information and handy tips, this volume constitutes a must-read for novice falconers, and would make for a marvellous addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Systematic History of Birds", "The Structure and Functions of Birds", "The Popular History of Birds", "Falconry, or Hawking, Historically and Practically Considered", and "The Practice of Falconry, or Hawking". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on falconry.

Author: Anon
Publisher: Sutton Press
Published: 09/26/2012
Pages: 124
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9781447460312