FALCONRY IN LITERATURE: THE SYMBOLISM OF FALCONRY IN ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM CHAUCER TO MARVELL. By David Horobin.
2004 1st edition. 8vo (147 x 224mm). Pp223,ad. Colour frontispiece by Andrew Ellis, b/w photographs, illustrations from old engravings, bibliography. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper.
"A layman's guide to falconry as presented in literary texts". Explores the sport's social meaning and literary allusions to it. Quotes widely from literature and draws interesting conclusions about the well-known "theory of the allocation of different raptor species to different classes of society" - a kestrel for a knave, etc. An attractive and learned book which includes some of the author's modern-day experiences and a section of recent photographs. Tipped in frontispiece painting of a red shahin falcon. Signed and numbered by the author on the frontispiece.
"A layman's guide to falconry as presented in literary texts". Explores the sport's social meaning and literary allusions to it. Quotes widely from literature and draws interesting conclusions about the well-known "theory of the allocation of different raptor species to different classes of society" - a kestrel for a knave, etc. An attractive and learned book which includes some of the author's modern-day experiences and a section of recent photographs. Tipped in frontispiece painting of a red shahin falcon. Signed and numbered by the author on the frontispiece.
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27436
| Author | Horobin (David). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 27436 |
| ISBN | 0888395477 / 0888395477. |
| Book Description | Small tear to corner of 2nd page - not affecting text (binding fault) o/w a fine unread copy. One of 1000 signed and numbered copies. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2004 |
| Publisher | Hancock House, Blaine, WA and |
| Place | Surrey, B.C., Canada. |