Reminiscences of a Falconer by Major Charles Hawkins Fisher

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Reminiscences of a Falconer by Major Charles Hawkins Fisher

1997, 2nd edition, 5.5″ x 8.5″, hardbound, dust wrapper, 188 pages, 12 black-and-white photos of famous old hawking scenes and individuals. This edition is limited to 1000 numbered copies.

Major Fisher chanced to meet John Pells, professional falconer to the Duke of St. Albans, and this event changed his life. He was to become a well known falconer of that era and wrote a fantastic book of his experiences. His descriptions of flights paint a vivid picture. First class edition of this well-known work.