THE RUBAIYAT OF KHUSHAL KHAN KHATTAK. Translated from the original by Sami ur Rahman.

THE RUBAIYAT OF KHUSHAL KHAN KHATTAK. Translated from the original by Sami ur Rahman.

THE LURCHER. A novel by Frank Walker.

THE LURCHER. A novel by Frank Walker.

THE ART OF FALCONRY. By Patrick Morel. Signed by the author.

(2013) 2016 1st English edition. 4to (219 x 186mm). Pp464. Colour photographs throughout, forewords by Dr. Adrian Lombard and Roger Upton, introduction by David Horobin. Blue cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

Edited by David Horobin, this is the English translation of Patrick Morel's L'Art de la Fauconnerie (Crepin-Leblond, Chaumont 2013). It is a superb new falconry book: history, practical manual, statement of the art. Morel's work was the first French falconry book of consequence for six decades. "This English edition brings a fresh perspective to the English-speaking falconer and is further enhanced through contributions from a number of internationally renowned authorities, including British, American and South African falconers and austringers." Sections include: The hunting hawk; Longwings - the high flight; Different types of high flight; Hunting stories; Shortwings - the low flight; Falconry around the world - Arabia, North America, South Africa; Ultimate quarry - woodcock, golden plover, snipe, woodpigeon; Reflections on the philosophy and ethics of falconry.
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Author Morel (Patrick).
Book Code 40427
ISBN 1909339687 / 9781909339682.
Book Description Slight marks to dust-wrapper but a fine new copy. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 2016
Publisher Medina Publishing.
Place Surbiton, Surrey.