Falconry: Its Claims, History And Practice (1859) - Couverture souple

Freeman, Gage Earle; Salvin, Francis Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1164642995 ISBN 13 : 9781164642992

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Falconry: Its Claims, History and Practice is a comprehensive book written by Gage Earle Freeman in 1859. This book provides a detailed insight into the art of falconry, which is the practice of hunting with trained birds of prey. The book covers the history of falconry, including its origins in ancient times and its development in Europe during the Middle Ages. It also explores the different types of birds used in falconry, such as falcons, hawks, and eagles, and the various techniques used to train and care for these birds.The author discusses the different types of falconry equipment, including jesses, hoods, and bells, and how they are used in the training and handling of birds. He also covers the different types of hunting techniques used in falconry, such as stooping and soaring, and how they are employed to catch different types of prey.In addition to discussing the practical aspects of falconry, Freeman also explores the cultural and social significance of the art form. He discusses the role of falconry in medieval society and its continued popularity among the aristocracy in the 19th century.Overall, Falconry: Its Claims, History and Practice is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look into the world of falconry. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and practice of this ancient art form.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1859. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1164642995
• ISBN 13: 9781164642992
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 374
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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