Falconry and Hawking

by Phillip Glasier

This book covers all aspects of the sport of falconry and hawking with chapters on history, the birds themselves, training, housing, tools and equipment, equipment to be fitted to the bird, hoods and hooding, handling the new arrival, condition, manning and early training, flying free and getting fit, flying falcons out of the hood, flying short-wings, merlins, game hawking, moulting, imping and coping, lost hawks, hack and hacking back, dogs for hawking and making hoods, bells, bags and gloves. In addition there are two new chapters which replace and amplify the original text on health and disease and captive breeding, as well as a new section on the author's own experiences of Arab falconry practice. The author gives details of the birds most commonly used in the sport and the character and individual temperament of the birds are revealed in his own case histories. Every technique is explained with step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Phillip Edward Brougham Glasier was Britain's leading expert on hawking and falconry. Glasier initiated a new interest in falconry in both the UK and the United States of America. He spent much of his life involved with the conservation and breeding of raptors and bringing them to public attention through the foundation of the Falconry Centre (now the International Centre for Birds of Prey), Newent, Gloucestershire, as well as through books, lectures and public demonstrations. He founded the Hawk Trust (now the Hawk and Owl Trust) with John Burkett and the Raptor Breeders' Association.

Reviews

[Ben Erentraut · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book, that provides a helpful reference for anybody with an interest in birds of prey. My copy has a chapter on the history of the sport, and on modern-day hawking for Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis undulata) using Saker falcons (Falco cherrug), as well as frequent anecdotes on the part of the author, provide a fascinating insight into humanity's relationship with nature.

[Hamza]

very instrusting book as a falconar it teaches you alot

[Benji · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book a few years back when I was committed to becoming a falconer.
A few years down the line, that dream has not been fulfilled and I seriously doubt that it ever will be. However, this book still holds a lot of interest for me. Falconry is a sadly dying art and something that if particularly fascinating, difficult and ultimately beautiful. This book is a veritable "bible" of information about the pretty ancient art of falconry.
It's not cheap, but I'd recommend trying to pick up a cut-price copy if you have an interest in this wonderful sport.

[Bob Peru · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have a meet to go to on 14 december in hopkinton. i'm not flyin' a bird, but i'll be there watchin'.

[Hy8211]

from this book,I can learn how to hawking ang made the equipment for the hawking

[James Biser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent reference for a falconry and hawking. This is not really a book to read through like a story, but a reference that you keep and refer to for information.

[Sheeraz Jamal]

good book

[Liam]

great