THE HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF FALCONRY. By Allan Oswald. Formerly falconer to the Earl of Bradford at Weston Park, Shropshire and Viscount Massereene and Ferrard of Chilham Castle, Kent. Now resident falconer at Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire.
1982 1st edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (138 x 215mm). Ppviii,119,ads. B/w photographs, illustrations.
Allan Oswald was a falconer of note in his day, who contributed to the rise of the sport after a period of relative obscurity. This is a concise history of falconry from 2,000 BC to the present, with much practical advice for the falconer. Chapters include: The history of falconry; The falconer's birds; The falconer's furniture; Training; Care of sick and injured, conservation and the law; Falconidae.
Allan Oswald was a falconer of note in his day, who contributed to the rise of the sport after a period of relative obscurity. This is a concise history of falconry from 2,000 BC to the present, with much practical advice for the falconer. Chapters include: The history of falconry; The falconer's birds; The falconer's furniture; Training; Care of sick and injured, conservation and the law; Falconidae.
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| Author | Oswald (C. Allan). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 670 |
| ISBN | 0859780503 / 0859780503. |
| Book Description | Fine new copy. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 1982 |
| Publisher | Neville Spearman. |
| Place | St Helier, Jersey. |