2 reviews
Sales Rank: 2837258

Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Rev
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 118
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.5

ISBN: 1885054017
EAN: 9781885054012
ASIN: 1885054017

Publication Date: March 1994
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: clean, no writings, corners wear slight

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Must-have for any new falconer January 22, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This was one of the first falconry books I read. It is simple and down-to-earth. At first glance it seemed a little TOO basic--no glossy photos, no complicated equipment patterns. It is simply a step-by-step guide to training your first hawk. Oakes never condescends to the reader while still breaking down the process--of training a wild-caught hawk--into easy-to understand parts. He also never loses sight of the big picture. The falconer is doing more than killing rabbits--he is a partner to his hawk. This is both privilege and responsibility.

5 out of 5 stars

A would-be Falconer's best written resource September 5, 1997
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is probably the most down-to-Earth book I have ever read. This book is not for those who think of Falconry only as a Sport of Kings - for wealthy, bored people. It was the Sport of Kings and now is so much more. This book was written for apprentices, who willingly and lovingly embrace all the ups and downs of this sport. This book was written with Environmentalism and Conservation deeply in mind. Mr. Oakes speaks from experiences, many painful - many wonderful, and insists on teaching ethics, Ethics, and more ETHICS! I cannot imagine anyone truely dedicated to becoming a Falconer ignoring the wealth of information Mr. Oakes provides. His thoughts and guidence will definitely keep the apprentice from making the most common mistakes. Wonderful! Wonderful

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