Description
For many people, Falconry provides a romantic notion of days gone by, the glorious time when Rural Sports were active past times. Kings and other rulers regarded Falconry as a pastime worthy of their attention. Even the great Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan soldier, and statesman was fond of hawks and hawking.
In many countries these days, there are strict rules and legislation on keeping birds and taking eggs, all for the protection of falcons and other species. Yet the interest continues; in fact, no game or country fair is complete without a demonstration of the ancient art.
This book provides an insight into the sport and includes illustrations by artists, one being G. E. Lodge who captures the spirit of hawking in the days when the sport was pursued at a very active level.
Product details
- Condition: New
- Paperback: 76 pages
- Publisher: Beech Publishing House (1992)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: B&W illustrations
- ISBN-10: 1857360133
- ISBN-13: 978-1857360134
- Product Dimensions: 28.6 x 19.5 x .6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 296 g
Contents:
| 1. Introduction 2. Modern Falconry 3. Birds of Prey 4. Mode of Training with Implements – hoods, blocks, lure 5. Training the eyes |
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