FALCONRY IN ARABIA. By Mark Allen. Foreword by Wilfred Thesiger. Illustrated by Mary-Clare Critchley-Salmonson.
1980 1st edition. 4to (190 x 268mm). Pp143. Colour plates by Mary-Clare Critchley-Salmonson, colour and b/w photographs, map, bibliography. Brown cloth.
"This is a first-hand account of the Bedouin, their love of falconry and the part it plays in their lives". "Beautiful photographs and some excellent drawings... The text has an unselfconscious poetry about it together with enthusiasm and knowledge. A lovely book" (The Times Literary Supplement).
"This is a first-hand account of the Bedouin, their love of falconry and the part it plays in their lives". "Beautiful photographs and some excellent drawings... The text has an unselfconscious poetry about it together with enthusiasm and knowledge. A lovely book" (The Times Literary Supplement).
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Book Code
31637
| Author | Allen (Mark). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 31637 |
| ISBN | 0856130133 / 0856130133. |
| Book Description | Stamp to front and rear end-papers, "Imperfect. Not for resale". Some photograph plates bound in upside-down, title-page excised. Good copy in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1980 |
| Publisher | Orbis Publishing. |
| Place | London. |