FALCONRY IN ARABIA. By Mark Allen. Foreword by Wilfred Thesiger. Illustrated by Mary-Clare Critchley-Salmonson.
1980 1st edition. 4to (188 x 266mm). 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 Time Literary Supplement). Chapters include: Arabs and Arabia; The Arab falconer's birds; Trapping; Training; Quarry; The field; Home life; End piece.
"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 Time Literary Supplement). Chapters include: Arabs and Arabia; The Arab falconer's birds; Trapping; Training; Quarry; The field; Home life; End piece.
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26131
| Author | Allen (Mark). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 26131 |
| ISBN | 0856130133 / 0856130133. |
| Book Description | Edges slightly browned else very good in slightly rubbed dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1980 |
| Publisher | Orbis Publishing. |
| Place | London. |