Publisher's Synopsis
The True Story of Frances, The Falconer's Daughter is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Nicholson White. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Frances, the daughter of a falconer who works for King James I. Frances is a young girl who dreams of becoming a falconer like her father, but is discouraged by the fact that it is a male-dominated profession.Despite the challenges, Frances is determined to follow her dreams and becomes an apprentice to her father. She learns the art of falconry and becomes skilled in training and handling birds of prey. Along the way, she faces many obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the King's court.The novel is based on the true story of a young girl named Frances who lived during the reign of King James I. The author has done extensive research to bring the historical setting and characters to life. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the time period, including the customs, clothing, and language of the era.The True Story of Frances, The Falconer's Daughter is a captivating tale of determination, courage, and perseverance. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, or who is interested in the history of falconry.Wife Of William Dungan, Gentleman Of London, And Of Jeremy Clarke, Gentleman Of England And Newport, Rhode Island, And Of William Vaughan Of Newport. The Mother Of Governors, 1607-1677.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.
