Publisher's Synopsis
This special re-print edition of the 1891 edition of Harting's book "The Bibliotbeca Eccipitraria: A Catalogue of Books Ancient and Modern Relating To Falconry" has not been available to falconry enthusiasts since it first appeared on the scene. The Bibliotbeca Eccipitraria is an overview of literature published on falconry from around the world and will shed considerable light on the history of the management of hawks and falcons for the sport of falconry. Included are overviews on books about falconry and hawking in England, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Russia, Turkey, Persia, The Arab World, China, Japan and elsewhere. Not only does Harting shed considerable light on the literature of the ancient art of falconry, but also included is a considerable treasury on the sport in the form of book extracts. Heavily illustrated with rare photographs. The only book of its kind. Note: This public domain edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. This edition is reprinted in accordance to Federal Law.
