FALCONRY. By Gilbert Blaine.

# (1936) 1974 2nd edition reprint. Small 8vo (124 x 190mm). Pp253. B/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

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.