Falconry - With Introduction and Chapters on: The Modern Falconer, Implements Used and a Glossary of Terms


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This antiquarian book constitutes one volume of a detailed and useful guide to falconry, and includes information on the modern falconer, a discussion implements used, and a glossary of terms. This fascinating and extensively illustrated text will be of considerable utility to modern hawking enthusiasts, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming 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 edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on falconry.




Coursing and Falconry


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Coursing and Falconry


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The Art of Falconry


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Falconry Basics


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Falconry Basics provides those new to falconry with the essential information they need, including the basics of types of birds and their individual characteristics; acquiring the proper equipment; how best to care for and maintain healthy birds, and all aspects of training, flying and hunting.




Falconry & Hawking - The Essential Handbook - Including Equipment, Training and Health


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Discover everything you need to know about Falconry and Hawking from Philip Golding, a true master. Inside you'll understand exactly what you need to know in this wonderful sport. Types of bird and their unique characteristics so you know what bird is best for you The important question you need to ask yourself if you want to take up this sport Overview of the training process Equipment you'll need and approximate costs Health and what to look out for Common conditions First aid (a must know) it could save your bird Useful frequently asked questions If you are just starting out in the world of falconry and hawking this is a 'must read' book full of useful information that is easy to follow and understand. "Having just joined our local falconry club I was recommend to your book and was delighted with what I read. First class" Mr B.Studly "I really found the section on falcon's health a fantastic resource. I also picked up a lot of useful tips in training" Mr T.Thomas "Great to read such a compressive book on falconry... highly recommended" Mr S.Douglas




Critical Readings on Tang China


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The Tang dynasty, lasting from 618 to 907, was the high point of medieval Chinese history, featuring unprecedented achievements in governmental organization, economic and territorial expansion, literature, the arts, and religion. Many Tang practices continued, with various developments, to influence Chinese society for the next thousand years. For these and other reasons the Tang has been a key focus of Western sinologists. This volume presents English-language reprints of fifty-seven critical studies of the Tang, in the three general categories of political history, literature and cultural history, and religion. The articles and book chapters included here are important scholarly benchmarks that will serve as the starting-point for anyone interested in the study of medieval China.




The Kings and Their Hawks


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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.




Raptor on the Fist


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