| Title:
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SKY HUNTERS
THE PASSION OF FALCONRY |
| By: |
Hossein Amirsadeghi, Sir Mark Allen |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£45.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0500976872 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780500976876 |
| Publisher: |
THAMES & HUDSON LTD |
| Pub. date: |
24 November, 2008 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
Containing 870 colour images, this book features the spirit of falconry throughout history, from its origins in the Near East in the 3rd millennium BC to contemporary Arab Sheikhs elaborate hawking parties. It is suitable for falconers and those interested in nature, hunting, birds of prey, art, photography, history, society and conservation. |
| Synopsis: |
Falconry, the sport of kings, is today experiencing a keen revival, with 100,000 falconers hawking in sixty-seven countries. Better organized and funded than at any other time over the past century, falconry is here to stay. Packed with 870 colour images, this book brings to life the true spirit of falconry throughout history, from its origins in the Near East in the 3rd millennium BC to contemporary Arab Sheikhs' elaborate hawking parties. Sky Hunters is a magic carpet ride produced for falconers and those interested in nature, hunting, birds of prey, art, photography, history, society, conservation and, last but not least, human drama. |
| Illustrations: |
811 illustrations, 800 in colour |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |