Excerpt from The Boke of Saint Albans
The firft is on Hawking; to this no name of the author is attached, but it has a prologue which no one acquainted with the other writings of the printer can doubt to be his. Of this we iball have more to fay anon. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful guide to three distinct areas of aristocratic life in the 15th century. The first section offers comprehensive knowledge about falconry, from choosing and training a bird to its diseases and appropriate vocabulary. The second section, written in verse, imparts the intricacies of hunting, covering a range of animals and hunting terms used by experts in the field. Finally, the third section delves into heraldry, explaining its origins, symbolism, and the creation of coats of arms. Through its detailed descriptions and historical context, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the practices and culture of medieval nobility. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand not just the specific activities, but the very mindset of the upper classes in this period. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366476749_0
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