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Post by LeeSlikkers on May 16, 2005 11:58:28 GMT -5
Well I was tempted to order this 3 book set from Western Sporting pubs when I got their eraly release flyer/email a month or two ago, but after reading the reader's review of the re-publication in the lastest American Falconer Magazine I finally buckled and ordered the set, cough cough at the price but I think it was worth it...
While I haven't had a chance to read any of them yet, just came today, I did manage to page through them quickly over lunch and WOW, like they buys in the AF mag stated, it's almost worth the price for the art work alone! Anyways, I'll try to report back after I read each one and give my limited .02 worth of a report...til then...
Lee
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Post by Weasel on May 16, 2005 12:23:00 GMT -5
Froot dog has them too. Maybe he can comment as well.
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Post by frootdog on May 16, 2005 17:12:03 GMT -5
I'm about 1/2 done reading A Hawk for the Bush. It is about the training and flying of the Sparrowhawk. In case anyone does not know the sparrowhawk is an Accipiter so it would be a good book for those interested in flying those type birds. I will give a more detailed report ASAP.
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Post by LeeSlikkers on May 17, 2005 6:27:07 GMT -5
Now I know where you picked up your tag line:
"I do invite you to-morrow morning
to my house to breakfast;
after, we'll a-birding together.
I have a fine hawk for the bush."
The Merry Wives of Windsor, III, iii, 243. "
;D
I started reading the same book last night but decided to wait until I had finished up the "coyboy & the Pilgrim" since that story already has me concentrating harder than I care to for a book...man that sotry has a lot of names, characters and inccidents to keep straight!!
Lee
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Post by Weasel on May 17, 2005 9:03:27 GMT -5
Yup, you will have to re read it afterwards to fully understand it.....I sat there scratching my head for awhile after I finished it.....  |
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Post by frootdog on May 17, 2005 17:46:30 GMT -5
Well I decided if Weasel thought he was refined enough to quote Shakespear then I could too. ;D
The cowboy and the Pilgrim is about operation falcon right? Was that one any good?
The western sporting website has updated the out of print section in case anyone cares to check it out.
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Post by Weasel on May 17, 2005 21:47:57 GMT -5
My siggy is Shakespear? Heck, I read it on a bathroom wall and thought it sounded good....It beats the alternative..."For a good time call......."
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Post by LeeSlikkers on May 18, 2005 6:04:16 GMT -5
Now that's pretty funny weasel but it is hard to beat the classic "for a good time call..." That sig has promise if you ask me ;D
I'd reccomend "The Pilgrim & the Cowboy" if for no other reason than to understand what our Sport went through in the past and how we were/are viewed by the Law...it sure opened my eyes and I don't think I'm as trusting of the Fed's now after reading this book.
Lee
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Post by frootdog on May 18, 2005 18:31:03 GMT -5
Is The Pilgrim and the Cowboy still in print? I have not seen it in any of my falconry catalogs. Where can I get it?
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Post by Weasel on May 18, 2005 18:57:25 GMT -5
Check your local library. I got it from a friend, but at the local library, they could get it via inter library loan. I'm sure you could find it online somewhere too. Have you tried Amazon.com and the like?
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Post by frootdog on May 23, 2005 3:08:08 GMT -5
Alright I promised a detailed report upon completion of the book so here it goes. I finished it on the way back from the THA picnic/campout. First of all this is a good book for those wanting an accipiter. The only reason I don't call it a must have is the info a bit flawed. By flawed I mean you must keep in mind that this book was written in the '60s by an english falconer with heavy mideastern influences. It is as I stated earlier primarily about the training and flying of the sparrowhawk from england. A final chapter touches on other accipiters that are commonly flown in falconry. In all I thought it was an interesting read and gave some perspective on our sport' past.
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