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FALCONRY AND HAWKING.

Author: Glasier (Phillip).

(1978) 2005 3rd edn reprint. B.T. Batsford. London.

4to. Pp352. Colour plates by G.E.Lodge, colour & b/w photographs, illustrations, pictorial end-papers. Mint in dust-wrapper. (Previous price GBP 35.00 )

A classic text on the subject and still considered the definitive guide for falconers. It covers all aspects of falconry from its history and development to training, housing, tools, equipment and skills. Includes chapters on Handling the new arrival; Condition; Manning and early training; Flying free and getting fit; Flying falcons out of the hood; Flying shortwings; Game hawking; Moulting; Lost hawks; Hack and hacking back; Dogs for hawking; Making hoods, belts, bags and gloves.

Book Code: 19195

ISBN: 0713484071