| Falconry and hawking |  | Author: Phillip Glasier
Publisher: C. T. Branford Co
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 3779668
Pages: 312
ISBN: 0823120201
EAN: 9780823120208
ASIN: 0823120201
Publication Date: 1979
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Condition: Publisher: C. T. Branford CoDate of Publication: 1979Binding: Hard CoverCondition: GoodDescription: 0823120201 Good. Minor edge wear on the front and back of the jacket. (Binding: Hard Cover, Jacket: Good)
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In this third edition of his classic guide to training, caring for, and hunting with falcons and hawks, Phillip Glasier, an experienced teacher of falconry, continues to provide the best, most detailed information available to the beginner. In conjunction with raptor specialist Greg Simpson, he presents completely new, fully up-to-date coverage of health and disease, as well as in-depth advice on keeping birds of prey loose in an aviary. Both newcomers and those familiar with the sport will find invaluable knowledge.
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 You wanna be Falconer? October 5, 2008
This book is the bible of Falconry, when you finish it you'll be a complete realized falconer. I would recommend it to whoever wants to become a falconer.
 Not for USA Falconers February 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is definitly not for North American falconers. Many topics seem out dated.
This book does have some interesting information on glove making and bell making.
if one loves those graceful birds of prey ,this book is a must February 13, 2007
this book leaves no aspect on falcons uncovered , it is full of useful information , pictures and illustrations that would prove invalueble . breeds ,habits ,diet, and healthcare ...etc. thus paving the way to a great experience living and hunting with these birds.
Still a bible July 4, 2002
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
For anyone seriously considering falconry this is still THE bible albeit there are some ommissions from a US perspective. I have nearly 20 years experience and have read virtually every recognised book on the subject. This is still the book I refer back to the most. A classic.
Falconry and Hawking February 27, 2002
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
My argument with this book is with its American publisher and not the author. Even the author expressed a need for more updating in his preface to this 3rd edition. Although published as a revised edition in 1998 it was first published in 1978. Other than the chapter on Health and Disease chapter it has had very little editing to bring it up to date. If you are buying the book thinking you are getting up to date information relating to American falconry you will be very disappointed. The laws in the United Kingdom are very different than ours. In the United States you are required to trap your 1st bird, a Redtail or Kestrel, from the wild. The author is from England where trapping your own bird is illegal. So the information on trapping in the book is very sparse. If you turn to Appendix I for, Some Useful Address, you'll find the address for the North American Falconers Asso. invalid and an address for Pete Asborno bells even though he has passed away. The publisher's claim that this book is the most comprehensive book ever written on the sport is very debatable and with regards to American falconry is absolutely false! The book, North American Falconry and Hunting Hawks, is not only more comprehensive but also up to date. You will probably have to find it at a specialized falconry retailer but it is in print. It's now in its 8th edition and a far better choice for an aspiring American Falconer.With all my criticism of the publisher, I have none of the author or the book if it was properly represented. It is an excellent, modern classic falconry book that deserves to remain in print.
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