Falconry and Hawking by Phillip Glasier (Hardcover, 1998)

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In this third edition of his classic guide to training, caring for, and hunting with falcons and hawks, Phillip Glasier, an experienced teacher of falconry, continues to provide the best, most detailed information available to the beginner.

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The 4,000-year-old sport of falconry, once the pastime of royalty and aristocracy, is still thriving with clubs throughout the UK and the US. Phillip Glasier's book is a classic text on the subject and considered the definitive guide for falconers. It covers all aspects of falconry from its history and development to training, housing, tools, equipment and skills. There are chapters on: Handling the new arrival * Condition * Manning and early training * Flying free and getting fit * Flying falcons out of the hood * Flying shortwings * Game Hawking * Moulting * Lost Hawks * Hack and Hacking back * Dogs for Hawking * Making hoods, belts, bags and gloves Glasier also gives complete details of all the birds most commonly used, and reveals their character and individual temperaments in his own case histories. With every technique explained through step-by-step instructions and ilustrated with over 170 photographs and diagrams, Falconry and Hawking is an essential reference for falconers throughout the world.

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PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-139780713484076
eBay Product ID (ePID)86351644

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Book TitleFalconry and Hawking
AuthorPhillip Glasier
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
GenreSports
Number of Pages352 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height255mm
Item Width196mm
Item Weight1455g

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Title_AuthorPhillip Glasier
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • Phil Glasiers Falconry and Hawking

    A must have book for falconers from new comers straight threw to the most experianced,good read very practical,a good referal book from the history the building of the mews to flying free and hunting,health and general well being of the birds,and lots lots more,nothing more i can say except buy it.

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  • Read this if you want to get into falconry or for reference.

    Great informative book

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