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The Art of Falconry
Patrick Morel
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Description for The Art of Falconry
Hardcover. An exhaustive guide to the diverse and fascinating world of Falconry. Drawing on author Patrick Morel's encyclopedic knowledge of the art, it is both intricate and accessible, lavishly illustrated with stunning photography throughout. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: WSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 290 x 46. Weight in Grams: 2528.
The author's vast falconry experience, combined with that of his fellow contributors, make this volume knowledge-heavy yet light and entertaining in style. It covers all aspects of modern falconry, from the traditions that shaped the sport we know today to its underpinning ethics and philosophy as it continues to evolve in the 21st century. It takes the reader around the globe in search of ultimate quarry species, relating methods and motives through the hawking experiences of those who seek the most challenging flights in their art. Scottish red grouse and Belgian crows; houbara hawking with gyrfalcons and sakers; ... Read more
The author's vast falconry experience, combined with that of his fellow contributors, make this volume knowledge-heavy yet light and entertaining in style. It covers all aspects of modern falconry, from the traditions that shaped the sport we know today to its underpinning ethics and philosophy as it continues to evolve in the 21st century. It takes the reader around the globe in search of ultimate quarry species, relating methods and motives through the hawking experiences of those who seek the most challenging flights in their art. Scottish red grouse and Belgian crows; houbara hawking with gyrfalcons and sakers; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Medina Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
2527g
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
Newport, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781909339682
SKU
V9781909339682
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-31
About Patrick Morel
Patrick Morel is renowned worldwide as a falconer Master. He has an innate sense of hunting, is a modest expert on 'grande quete' pointing dogs (particulary English pointers) and is himself a fine shot.He is the former President of the Belgian Association of Falconry (Club Marie de Bourgogne), and was previously President of the International Association for Falconry, when he ... Read more
Reviews for The Art of Falconry
I genuinely cannot recommend this book too highly to anyone who really loves falconry and shares the passion for it that so obviously shines through from the author . Bob Dalton, World of Falconry; This magnificent book will be a 'must have' addition to many falconers bookshelves The Austringer, Journal of The Welsh Hawking Club; This book, ... Read more