HIGH FLY. By Molly and John Burkett.
1967 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp201. B/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
The Burkett's account of the rescue and rehabilitation of many hundreds of wild birds of all kinds. Birds of prey predominate in the narrative and the many photographs. Chapters include:- An introduction to country life; Cully, the kestrel; Boz, our tawny owl; Our first goshawk; An introduction to falconry; Tawny owls and kestrels in general; The little owl; Jack, the crow; The great skua; Gilly, our guillemot; The peregrines; Perry; Conclusion.
The Burkett's account of the rescue and rehabilitation of many hundreds of wild birds of all kinds. Birds of prey predominate in the narrative and the many photographs. Chapters include:- An introduction to country life; Cully, the kestrel; Boz, our tawny owl; Our first goshawk; An introduction to falconry; Tawny owls and kestrels in general; The little owl; Jack, the crow; The great skua; Gilly, our guillemot; The peregrines; Perry; Conclusion.
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Book Code
51436
| Author | Burkett (Molly and John). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 51436 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Slight browning to edges and end-papers. Good-plus in used and frayed dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1967 |
| Publisher | Pelham Books. |
| Place | London. |