Bert's Treatise of Hawks and Hawking - For the First Time Reprinted from the Original of 1619

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Offering a comprehensive guide to hawks and hawking, this vintage handbook covers essential topics such as selection, feeding, training, and breeding. It features specific instructions on improving hawk conditions, treating ailments, and reclaiming birds for hunting. With a focus on practical advice, it serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts and collectors of antiquarian sporting literature. The modern edition includes a new biography of the author, making this timeless work accessible to contemporary readers. First published in 1891, it remains a significant text in the field.