Publisher's Synopsis
""The Book Containing The Treatises Of Hawking, Hunting, Coat-Armour, Fishing And Blasing Of Arms"" is a comprehensive guide to various outdoor activities and heraldry. Originally published in 1486, this edition from 1801 is edited by Joseph Haslewood and includes updated notes and commentary.The book is divided into five sections, each dedicated to a different topic. The first section covers the art of falconry, or hawking, including the different types of birds used and their training. The second section delves into hunting, discussing various techniques and equipment used for hunting different types of game.The third section is dedicated to coat-armour, or heraldry, and explores the history and significance of coats of arms, as well as how to design and display them. The fourth section covers fishing, including the different types of fish and techniques used to catch them. The final section is on blasing of arms, or the art of describing coats of arms in words.Overall, ""The Book Containing The Treatises Of Hawking, Hunting, Coat-Armour, Fishing And Blasing Of Arms"" provides a fascinating look into the outdoor pursuits and heraldry of medieval Europe. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in these topics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
