Hints on the Management of Hawks: To Which Is Added Practical Falconry Chapters Historical and Descriptive (1898)

Harting, James Edmund 1841

ISBN 10: 1166992373 / ISBN 13: 9781166992378

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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• Title: Hints on the Management of Hawks: To Which Is Added Practical Falconry Chapters Historical and Descriptive (1898)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1166992373
• ISBN 13: 9781166992378
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Hints On The Management Of Hawks: To Which Is Added Practical Falconry Chapters Historical And Descriptive (1898) is a comprehensive guide to the care and training of hawks for falconry. Written by James Edmund Harting, a noted ornithologist and falconer of the late 19th century, the book provides detailed instructions on the selection, housing, feeding, and training of hawks, as well as tips on hunting techniques and the use of equipment. The book also includes chapters on the history of falconry, descriptions of different species of hawks and their characteristics, and accounts of notable falconers throughout history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and sport of falconry, as well as for those interested in the history and biology of birds of prey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.