FALCONRY. By Gilbert Blaine.

(1936) 2002 new edition. Small 8vo (126 x 189mm). Pp253. B/w photographs, illustrations. New introduction by Bob Dalton. Green boards, gilt titles to spine. Only 500 copies printed.

Based on over forty years' of practical falconry experience, this is one of the most important and useful books on the subject. Chapters include: The different species of falcons and hawks employed in the chase; Hawks' furniture and appliances; The peregrine falcon at the eyrie, and eyasses at hack; The education of the young eyass; Flying to the lure and 'waiting on'; Hooding; The passage hawk; Rook and gull hawking; The daily management of hawks; Feeding; Game hawking; The merlin and lark hawking; The goshawk and sparrowhawk; Moulting; Some necessary operations and other incidental matters; The common ailments of hawks, and some simple remedies; Adminitions and advice; A plea for falconry; Modern hawking establishments; A list of useful books.