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Falconry Notes On The Falconidae Used In India In Falconry

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Author : E. Delmé Radcliffe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872

Falconry Notes On The Falconidae Used In India In Falconry written by E. Delmé Radcliffe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with categories.

The Kings And Their Hawks

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Author : Robin S. Oggins
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2004-01-01

The Kings And Their Hawks written by Robin S. Oggins and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with History categories.

Perhaps the equivalent of polo-playing today, the sport of falconry was the preserve of the wealthy and royalty, regarded as both a suitable and enjoyable leisure activity, and as a source of status and prestige.

The Encyclopedia Of Falconry

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Author : Adrian Walker
language : en
Publisher: Derrydale Press
Release Date : 2000-01-05

The Encyclopedia Of Falconry written by Adrian Walker and has been published by Derrydale Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-05 with Reference categories.

This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia contains some 1,500 terms and idioms, related to or connected with falconry, with explanations, derivations and notes. It is illustrated with photographs, figures, and reproductions of antiquarian prints and is believed to be the first attempt to catalog and review the complete language of falconry as used between the later Middle Ages and the present day. The Encyclopedia of Falconry will be a valuable addition to all reference collections by uniquely covering a subject with a long and distinguished history.

In Praise Of Hawking A Selection Of Scarce Articles On Falconry First Published In The Late 1800s

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Author : James Edmund Harting
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-01-10

In Praise Of Hawking A Selection Of Scarce Articles On Falconry First Published In The Late 1800s written by James Edmund Harting and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.

This collection of scarce articles on falconry have been gleaned from sporting publications of the late 1800s. Both Harting and Freeman were well known falconers who wrote various books on the sport. They also contributed many learned articles to the sporting press of the time and were often requested for chapters on falconry for insertion in other authors books. This book carries selected items from the above, most of which will have been unread by the many devotees of this fast-growing pastime. The book consists of 160 pages with superb black and white illustrations by famous wildlife artists Archibald Thorburn and George E. Lodge. Contents Include: Hawks and Hawking. Origins and History. The Boke of St. Albans. Hawking as Taught by the Boke of St. Albans. Taking Passage Hawks in Holland. How to Train a Passage Hawk. In Praise of Hawking. Rabbit Hawking. Partridge Hawking. Falcons and Falconry. Deer Hawking in India. etc. This book will appeal greatly to all with a serious interest in falcons and falconry. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s are now extremely scarce and very expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Art Of Medieval Falconry

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Author : Yannis Hadjinicolaou
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2024-08-12

The Art Of Medieval Falconry written by Yannis Hadjinicolaou and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-12 with History categories.

A beautifully illustrated tour of the visual culture of medieval falconry in Europe and beyond. Medieval falconry was not just about hunting; the practice also signified sovereignty, power, and diplomacy. In The Art of Medieval Falconry, Yannis Hadjinicolaou describes the visual culture that sprang up around these practices, tracking how imagery, equipment, and even the birds themselves moved through the medieval world. Indeed, Hadjinicolaou shows that falconry has been a global phenomenon since at least the thirteenth century. This beautifully illustrated book offers a unique glimpse at how cultures across the globe adopted and adapted the visual culture of medieval falconry.

Falconry Basics

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Author : Tony Hall
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 2017-07-11

Falconry Basics written by Tony Hall and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-11 with Nature categories.

In this fully revised edition of his classic guide to falconry for beginners, lifelong falconer Tony Hall presents the most comprehensive information available to newcomers to the sport. Falconry Basics is specifically designed for novices and covers the basics, from different types of birds and their individual characteristics, to acquiring the proper equipment and the care and handling of the birds themselves. Covering all aspects of training, hunting, and maintenance, Falconry Basics addresses every possible scenario a newcom- er may face when training their first raptor, from illness and injury to escaped or overconfident hawks. Hall also provides a wealth of supplementary information for beginners, including notes on anatomy, terminology, and a list of additional resources. Accompanied by diagrams and detailed line illustrations throughout, this book will become a standard manual for future generations of falconers.

Observations On Modern Falconry

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Author : R. Stevens
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-04-18

Observations On Modern Falconry written by R. Stevens and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Originally published in 1972 this important falconry book is probably one of the best of its kind. The author was a respected falconer of many years experience and his sheer pleasure in the sport shines through his writing. Contents Include: The Mews - Weathering Enclosure, Bath, Blocks - Bells, Jesses, Clip Swivels, Lures, Hoods, Whistle - Hack Hut and Hack Ground - Eyasses, Treatment before Hack - Hack, its Advantages and Disadvantages - Eyasses compared with Passgers and Haggards - Food - Hooding and Manning - Taming - Flying to Lure and Use of the Lure - Hawking - Homing - The Moult - Health - Miscellany - The Gyrfalcon

Falconry In The Valley Of The Indus

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Author : Sir Richard Francis Burton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1852

Falconry In The Valley Of The Indus written by Sir Richard Francis Burton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1852 with Nature categories.

Hints On The Management Of Hawks And Practical Falconry

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Author : James Edmund Harting
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2021-03-22

Hints On The Management Of Hawks And Practical Falconry written by James Edmund Harting and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive and practical handbook on falconry, with information on training, care and management, common ailments, equipment and equipping, feeding, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple instructions and invaluable hints, this timeless volume is highly recommended for the modern falconer, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Choice of Hawk”, “The Perch”, “The Block”, “The Bath”, “Glove, Hood and Jesses”, “Sending a hawk by Rail”, “Treatment on Arrival”, “Hooding”, “Putting on the Jesses”, “Varvels”, “The Leash”, “The Brail”, “Feeding”, “Washed Meat”, “Range”, “Tiring”, “Castings”, “The Lure”, etcetera. Many antiquarian texts such as this, especially those dating back to the 1900s and before, are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on falconry.

Falconry

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Author : E. Delmé Radcliffe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971

Falconry written by E. Delmé Radcliffe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Falconry categories.