The 4,000-year-old sport of falconry, once the pastime of royalty and
aristocracy, is still thriving with clubs throughout the UK and the US.
Phillip Glasier's book is a classic text on the subject and considered
the definitive guide for falconers. It covers all aspects of falconry
from its history and development to training, housing, tools, equipment
and skills. There are chapters on: Handling the new arrival -Condition
-Manning and early training -Flying free and getting fit -Flying falcons
out of the hood -Flying shortwings -Game Hawking -Moulting -Lost Hawks
-Hack and Hacking back -Dogs for Hawking -Making hoods, belts, bags and
gloves
Glasier also gives complete details of all the birds most commonly used,
and reveals their character and individual temperaments in his own case
histories. With every technique explained through step-by-step
instructions and ilustrated with over 170 photographs and diagrams,
"Falconry and Hawking" is an essential reference for falconers
throughout the world.