RM2CNTEX8–. Falconry, the sport of kings . GOSHAWKS: AN ADULT TIERCEL (MALE) AND A YOUNG FEMALEThese are the fiercest and most competent killers ot all, and therefore used principally by the yeomanryas meat getters. They are in red plumage for the first two years of their life, afterward becoming slaty-grayabove and barred below. Theyrequire carefulwatching in the niews(the buildings where the hawks are kept),lest they break loose, when they will go systematically about killing every other bird in the loft. They hunton or near the ground, and, unlike the falcon, come to earth with their quarry. .Among a
RM2CNTAKK–. Falconry, the sport of kings . ^//an/3ra0/&. ) National Geog-raphic Society Api)roxiniately one-oighth luamal size GOLDEN EAGLEAdult on ground, immature flying cv j. R vc> cv^^evcub >i^iVcV>e»>s ^ ^oMbN^-j ^^ ^^^V.e.^ THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE. (g) National Geographic Society Ai)proximat(jly oiiu-leiUh iiuUiral size BALD EAGLE Adult Deiched, imniature flying: iuc(£V| AilultDeichecl, immature flying: ^ v -»» ■. /->*>» *Cv<;-t , Cecily^ -cu^ee ^ -nr.G.cxa^eA^xiNiX WcY-WAa CovoVaj?^^ c. fi,^t^ S0CCC6LS t. JrW ^n -..^^^V ^^i ^ iee.A vsve cv CL N^^e ^^^ V^
RM2CNTC3T–. Falconry, the sport of kings . ) National Geographic Society Approximately oiic-cighth natural size SWALLOW-TAILED KITEPerched and flying adults, aboveWHITE-TAILED KITE MISSISSIPPI KITE On ground at left Perched at right and flying in distance III THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE.
RM2CNTA22–. Falconry, the sport of kings . face of clififs, placing its eggs on accumu-lations of its own pellets, or, where thereis woody vegetation, it sometimes occupiesnests of sticks. The eggs, usually threeor four, are creamy white, very heavilymarked with reddish brown, and areamong the most handsome eggs of theirgroup. Nesting may come in May in thefar north, so that the nests are frequentlyhung with icicles. The races of gyrfalcons found in NorthAmerica are in some confusion because ofthe considerable variation in color amongthese birds. In Greenland there is foundthe white gyrfalcon,Fa/co rust
RM2CNTB9C–. Falconry, the sport of kings . ith ease. The nests are placed on cliffs, on slopinghillsides, or in trees, sometimes in locali-ties difficult of access, sometimes wherethey can be approached without trouble.They are often occupied for years, andoccasionally grow to large size, Tavernerrecording one about ten feet high. Theyare composed of sticks, those in the basebeing often of large size, with a lining ofgrass and other soft materials. The eggs are two to five and are green-ish or creamy white, blotched and spottedhandsomely with brown and lavender.One brood is reared each season. On their
RM2CNTE38–. Falconry, the sport of kings . IX »*-* f- t/. A SPARROWHAWK MAKING A TRY FOR A BLACKBIRD Although too small and slight for regular game, the European Sparrowliawk, which closely resemblesour Sharp-shin (see color plate XVI), is uncommonly fierce and courageous, and makes spirited dashes at suchquarry as starlings and blackbirds. It is a hedgerow hunter, depending for success upon the intrepidity ofits onslaught and the pertinacity with which it follows its victim. It will even run through thick coverafter skulking quarry.
RM2CNTAG8–. Falconry, the sport of kings . ) National Geographic Society Approximately one-eighth natural size OSPREVTwo bald eagles Hying above Mc^icecVW >J^ KxcV ^vVV Vat t^%<^V XIII THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE. PRAIRIE FALCON Upper; arliilt perched,iiiiiniilnre ilyiiig >rnU ?lt xv^ocVu tu. Appio^iiiiLitfl; UML SL ^lUli n lUn il sizeAUDUBONS CARACARALowtT; adult (rij^ht),iiiitnature (left) ^ vjscUsS to;v;:V^o
RM2CNTDCR–. Falconry, the sport of kings . Xlll. A CAST OF FALCONS ON THE WRIST : HOLLANDThe birds are carried hooded until the game is started. Then the hood is doffed, tiie leash slippedfrom the swivel and the falcons cast off, singly, unless the game is large and powerful. The rest lies withthe birds.
RM2CNTCPB–. Falconry, the sport of kings . HAWKS THAT ARE THE FRIENDS OF MANLarge, conspicuous hawks are all of great economic value, being the principal natural check on the hordes ofnoxious rodents that, if unmolested, would soon render agriculture unprofitable. The large soaring, circlinghawks of the open country are not the ones that molest the farmers poultry, but are the ones that hold incheck the field-niice, gophers, ground-squirrels, mole-crickets and grasshoppers that annually cost the countrymany millions of dollars through their depredations on crops, orchards and forage. XV. ONLY FOUR MEMBE
RM2CNTC08–. Falconry, the sport of kings . Upiicr EVERGLADE KITEadult perrhei! :iiirl immature flying Appioxmiately oiif-ujjjtuh natui-al sizeMARSH HAWKLower ; female at tiest -ith young; male (lyinj^ rv EAGLES, HAWKS, AND VULTURES 71 EVERGLADE KITE (RostrJiamiis sociahilis phimbeus) This resident of fresh-water marshesis suggestive in form, white rump, andmethod of flight of the much larger, lon-ger-tailed marsh hawk. It enjoys soaring,frequently ascending to considerable alti-tudes, but does not have the graceful,accomplished flight of our other kites.The everglade kite is sociable, and, whereplenti
RM2CNTC32–. Falconry, the sport of kings . te-tailed kite, in feeding, fre-quently hovers with rapidly beating wingsover one spot for several minutes, watch-ing the vegetation beneath closely, readyto pounce down whenever prey appears.It lives on small snakes, lizards, frogs,and large insects, and seems to be entirelybeneficial. The note of this kite is said to be some-what like that of the osprey, but terminat-ing in a guttural or grating sound. The nest, built of twigs and lined withsoft materials, is placed from 25 to 50 feetfrom the ground. The eggs, varying from three to five,are creamy white, heav
RM2CNTCT9–. Falconry, the sport of kings . FALCOMK lAKlNC. 1I.(,C,A1.D PEIT.CRINE 1 ROM IHL BOW-NLELURED THITHER BY THE BAIT PIGEON Nearby is the sock into which the hawk will be thrust, while jesses and bell are attaciied to the legs.Much skill and dexterity are required, for an outraged falcon is no easy thing to handle, and can inflictsevere punishment with its great needle-sharp talons. The beak, though a capable weapon, is not usedeven in self-defense. XIV. HAWKS THAT ARE THE FRIENDS OF MANLarge, conspicuous hawks are all of great economic value, being the principal natural check on the hordes ofn
RM2CNTERN–. Falconry, the sport of kings . A FAIR HIT: GERFALCON STRIKING HERONWhen Knighthood was in Flower the favorite game of every overlord (who alone was entitled to use theGerfalcon) was the stately heron. Modern falconers seem unable to adapt these splendid northern hawks topresent conditions, depending almost wholly upon the native peregrine But in the fourteenth century agerfalcon was indeed a kingly gift, and one often employed when the goodwill of a near or distant potentatewas particularly desirable. In attacking, the gerfalcon climbs above the heron then stoops with greatforce at her quarr
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RM2CNTERX–. Falconry, the sport of kings . GOSHAWK STRIKING PHEASANTUnlike the true falcons, the short-winged Goshawk hunts ground-haunting quarry, and trusses (holds) toits victim till the latter ceases to struggle, no matter how fierce and rough the tussle may be. It kills by thevice-like squeeze of its piercing talons, instead of by the terrific blow of the half-open foot, as do the truefalcons. Red Queen, a famous goshawk of the Old Hawking Club, had an authentic record of six-teen hares out of seventeen struck in a single morning.. O o cl, ct iH ^ o Ms g 6 M„ -*S 1= S ^ d rt^ S r os-s .^ B [ , 4J (
RM2CNTAP3–. Falconry, the sport of kings . t two cartloadsof material. Two, or rarely three, eggs are laid, thesevarying from dull white to pale creamcolor, with blotches and spots of brown,pearl gray, and lavender. Where thereare two eggs in the set, one is usually alittle larger than the other. Some believethat the two young constitute a pair,though I know of no certain proof thatthis holds true. A TRUE AVIAN ARISTOCRAT Either from its size or demeanor, thegolden eagle gives an impression of intelli-gence distinctly above that of other birdsof prey. As one of our finest forms ofwild life, it is to be
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RM2CNTERK–. Falconry, the sport of kings . TIERCEL GENTLE: A HIT ON GROUSE Scotland must receive the credit for perpetuating the Noble Art when it had languished over the restof western Europe, and no quarry is better suited to the capacities of the Peregrine, or Gentle Falcon,than the Scotch red grouse. But the gentle part is forgotten when the hawk makes its thunderbolt assault,diving on its victim from a height or pitch of hundreds of feet, usually killing it clean with a singleresounding blow of the half-closed fist. A good falcon will never seize or truss is quarry. The term tiercel (meaning the ma
RM2CNTA1W–. Falconry, the sport of kings . ) National Geoffraphii. Society raphii. Society , - a Ulipcr; male (ri,!L,hl)female in nesting- hole X , (A^aK* ^sn« Sv^WiVvXvi-£S Nov ^-H-vK^I ^ V)cw. >aeV ^eV ^^i^-^ ISV [( ! tinp silh natural size An
RM2CNTC0B–. Falconry, the sport of kings . {£) NaLional Geographic SuciuLy GOSHAWKUpper ^^ JLe.yfevv Wv-e» , ^ VI rimii- ir. IIW-^iiiMi mTiiifws.E.»-...^-v:-»g--<-M-itrit4 Appiu.^imaLuly uiie-be eiiLli uaLural sizeHARRISS HAWK EAGLES, HAWKS, AND VULTURES 75 ^m«.«-C^*7 GOSHAWK * (^Astur africapillus) The goshawk, one of the fiercest andmost destructive of our birds of prey, ex-ceeding the large falcons in this respect,inhabits the forests of the north and ofthe western mountains. It comes southsporadically from the far north duringwinters when there is a failure of its foodsupply, but at other times
RM2CNTFG5–. Falconry, the sport of kings . he rookery in the valley tothe sheepfold on the hill. Presently wesee one coming, toiling slowly over theshoulder of the down. Shall we fly one of the young falconslately entered and coming on so well, orshall it be the old heroine of a hundredflights, victress over more than doublethat number of rooks, that flies now herfourth season with all the vigor and dashshe di.splayed in the blinding snowstormsand heavy gales of her first year? A hundred or two yards is far enoughfor a slip with a young hawk, but with areal good one a quarter of mile is nottoo far, whil
RM2CNTC31–. Falconry, the sport of kings . ame. It isalso a consistent enemy of rufTed grouseand quail. This species often follows the lines offall migration frequented by the sharp-shin, but is less abundant; so that it iskilled by hunters along these flyways insmaller numbers. Coopers hawks may appropriate thelast years nests of crows or other hawks,or may build a new structure. In eithercase the nests are composed of coarse twigslined with finer material of the same kind,the whole frequently mixed with frag-ments of bark. The eggs range from three to five innumber, with the ground bluish white orgree
RM2CNTDBN–. Falconry, the sport of kings . A CAST OF FALCONS ON THE WRIST : HOLLANDThe birds are carried hooded until the game is started. Then the hood is doffed, tiie leash slippedfrom the swivel and the falcons cast off, singly, unless the game is large and powerful. The rest lies withthe birds.. FALCOMK lAKlNC. 1I.(,C,A1.D PEIT.CRINE 1 ROM IHL BOW-NLELURED THITHER BY THE BAIT PIGEON Nearby is the sock into which the hawk will be thrust, while jesses and bell are attaciied to the legs.Much skill and dexterity are required, for an outraged falcon is no easy thing to handle, and can inflictsevere puni
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RM2CNTBXM–. Falconry, the sport of kings . These are white,sometimes with a yellowish or bluish tinge,marked with shades of brown and gray.Eggs without markings are rare. The calls of the red-shouldered hawkare loud, wailing screams that may beheard for some distance. They are mim-icked by the bluejay so perfectly that it isoften difificult to distinguish the imitation. The northern red-shouldered hawk, Bu-tco lineatus lineatus, ranges from south-ern Canada to southern Kansas and NorthCarolina, migrating to the Gulf coast inwinter. The Florida red-shoulder, ButeoI. alleni, which is smaller, nests from O
RM2CNTDFE–. Falconry, the sport of kings . A SPARROWHAWK MAKING A TRY FOR A BLACKBIRD Although too small and slight for regular game, the European Sparrowliawk, which closely resemblesour Sharp-shin (see color plate XVI), is uncommonly fierce and courageous, and makes spirited dashes at suchquarry as starlings and blackbirds. It is a hedgerow hunter, depending for success upon the intrepidity ofits onslaught and the pertinacity with which it follows its victim. It will even run through thick coverafter skulking quarry.. ^f^ Photograph hy L. Otlivier (Paris) AN ALGERIAN FALCONER: BISKRA, NORTH AFRICAFalc
RM2CNTCT1–. Falconry, the sport of kings . utter curious hissing, growl-ing calls, but adults are silent. The nestlings grow slowly and are underparental care for about six months beforethey are able to fly. They seem to havegreater longevity than most birds, sincethree living in captivity in the NationalZoological Park in Washington, D. C, arenow thirty years or more old. AGES AGO THIS MIGHTY BIRD RANGED EASTTO FEORIDA The California condor in historic timesranged from the Columbia River southalong the western slopes of the SierraNevada, and from Humboldt County, inthe same State, through the Coast Ran
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RM2CNTDC8–. Falconry, the sport of kings . hotograph hy L. Otlivier (Paris) AN ALGERIAN FALCONER: BISKRA, NORTH AFRICAFalconry had its rise in mans early necessity in mans birthplace, Central Asia, where it has thrivedalmost without interruption ever since. The sport has from immemorial time been followed in India andNorthern Africa. XI -?§ <«E-i R*^ S.5 /^ 1% %-i (-v /1 »^-r^ *■»: -i--.^?*^ XII ■ ■ ^ ! o H .S 0. j, i- t Z D ■?-s O i ^ ■ ^ ^^ 3-d . -l-i oo w - O =1 o S ^ ^ Q J. CO OJ 3 g:S < O «j3 O :S^ -i=^ ^^vvpni h a in vih:at manthe fun zo •^ at w g M== z inchtheing o s^i < irofeaset on o a
RM2CNTBA6–. Falconry, the sport of kings . RED-TAILED HAWK V Upper; ndults perched and flying above, immature bird flying-at left , i Approximate!; uiil sl Liilh iiauiral 3ueRED-SHOULDERED HAWK Lower; adult (left),[1 iinmature bird (right) ^C.Kh V^.iS SbV Cv,Vit , nci . WiU VII ^^^^^^ 4- THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE. V- ,V i/ /
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RM2CNTAMD–. Falconry, the sport of kings . the ground. Frequently grackles, night herons, andEnglish sparrows place their nests in thebase of the huge structure occupied by theosprey. The larger bird pays no attentionto its smaller neighbors.* OSPREYS RANGE OVER A LARGE PART OPTHE NEW WORLD The eggs, from two to four, with threemaking the usual set, are creamy white,spotted and blotched with brown and lav-ender. With their rich colors and boldmarkings, they are among the handsom-est eggs found in this order of birds. The osprey is easily distinguishable ata distance from the eagle and from otherhawks by
RM2CNTF0D–. Falconry, the sport of kings . 1 ; <«. t / ■ ^ r. A FAIR HIT: GERFALCON STRIKING HERONWhen Knighthood was in Flower the favorite game of every overlord (who alone was entitled to use theGerfalcon) was the stately heron. Modern falconers seem unable to adapt these splendid northern hawks topresent conditions, depending almost wholly upon the native peregrine But in the fourteenth century agerfalcon was indeed a kingly gift, and one often employed when the goodwill of a near or distant potentatewas particularly desirable. In attacking, the gerfalcon climbs above the heron then stoops with g
RMRE73XF–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). 230 FALCONRY exactly copied in Europe, but the result has always been utter failure : probably the metal used in India is a different alloy to that in use in Europe. Bells are made in Holland and are fairly good when new, but nearly always crack and lose their tone after a season's use. Bells are fastened to the hawk's legs by short straps called 'bewits,' which are attached in the same manner as the jess.. Fig. o.—Indian bell The Cadge is a frame or perch on which hawks are car- ried to the field. It should
RMRKFY7F–. The art and practice of hawking. Falconry; Falcons. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Michell, E. B. (Edward Blair), b. 1843. London, Methuen
RMRE73TF–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). PERCHES 353 the shelter then- own instinct would teach them to provide for themselves. The author of ' Falconry: its History, Claims, &c.' recom- mends the use of a lean-to shed against a wall, closed at the ends but open in front, as a sheltered and convenient place to. Young goshawk on Captain Salvia's bow-perch keep hawks. From lack of opportunity we have never our- selves tried this form of an open-air mews ; but we can well believe that it would answer extremely well, both in summer and winter, for
RMRDJ673–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. Off ^ ^^ fS^puK of. 9. oototbtig an^ mtdtj^ an nj^mpk ygr^ft bs otbet noSuft men (!^!Stc() fete a ftnipuS {mif of.){ ftoc^ .QHn^fl^ Ffr^rf®* of d7C]90at)ii|9e btts tn d)t0 tBgf« oe folotbte fitfi m Uif|m • jPoitot Qonuti) 6xtceum ftmpUcem IK ooloctbu^ afbno at; 2;eiffeo muecde m fcu^o auteo . <Bt o;a(lfa fic • CrrQfi pti Qox^no; tniccfimptcQsette ttk|b« e< ^tcgint (^ticjita fic . CD i^^ b^n^^ c;o(^ an^ a tnict f gmpU muecbj^f of afittt av^ ^lucs» ]^f&« t»(c(ienolB tlf^aSbeffyobjmof fgffuti^ 02(Eau]N( • ^gr^fote t^]9
RMRDJ62D–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. . ygfTL^ ^^^^c ttowanot of tISgfe kmatsbi?aftyi]p farn llMJ^^tf. iic( ti7e]^tti«^ notUntaiB t)^ rise f«(fe»an^ d^q^ t» ff)ialt ji&tte t& mooft ^cttg ttff«isAn0 b]^ (Ibt(» $ fb»ft^ mafculftttt Atm]p9 an^benM^ tn (^ prctu tie of (f)t f6tfe]»5 atm^e. ^n^ ]9e meft fiftfae ti)|^0 fot a c^enevfttt oi/btmacion dit^ mftmcdon d^atf aitanli tof^nop cunioix ftante ^^a^l;f: drafts (0 fap d)a( ^ t^^ft p^itt 02 (i^ jtQ^t i eu afcoiM's 60 huioi 01 to « matm^p btc^ • (b ^a^ ^^ ^pf^ 93]^^ «2»(en^]90 ^ttiilp fo tlx bt «b of (^ (t)clc
RMRDJF0P–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. f^attb r<^)9b of (ipe mot d)a( teni ti)Cj^2 atttijOQ cmttnj fiitcatAiii ^s aum m camp af«ceo . ^alUoe. *yt pt( Jkifot ^tt^ctos dot. <2r^ff A CCO0 cno^mj^Ud os( Qiw;m^tt i 'fl|o ^ b ccifo|ni nobutt tnoi t^e CBtcf) ()«« a ctoc; oio;; imb]»bQfiMo;ca]^Ub. ae it afpene ^a fo(olb]»no{ ^n^ [^'irto ccAXi a ctoe cng;tici2iib fox t)i( 10 nof pUi me m 011)9 fotte of ^tn^ kot oi^m^iib alfo tBett cue» ^ie Unq/i) ae ouct I)t6 btoeb : (Heuet e(^ teec(^t0 cnosvot)9(];nos 10 no pnoput lanc^aojc oftt) t^ ftgt^i of d7|?e cms hoi cad^et
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RMRDJ667–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. if' (olbtB of dxifpftU f(i» Std) fVui^ afccn^ 60 fl;e n'^t^f ijitnt of il^ f^el^ iff t^^ quasfet t^t nof ti^et. an^ i ^t (otoSbts pe mofd ttt mooa bagm fo blafc d^0 a%mg9 {iig9M(fy quase licts nol m d>pg fto;uafololbgi^g a)itd?«jb «t(ttA<J. ni^ x^ittb^dt S^m (^eg at tnaa of. jjj. coUuae io **bct. Qlln^ ^ge dimjc ofog; tic Jnang^tffztBiiftMmbbg«wquMfedc 1 hat ooan^bm^w an^ otJ)««ft>gtwiCiM«tottc of g* Kid)tt(l?ftttbfi?obp) atu»n foU|wg. 0tiiOof hgm f f«ff« rf;«?c a««»)?e g« rt«tt f^? « Ui^ l|iue • Omtef aima fcaytata
RMRE5X90–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). THE GREYHOUND IN TRAINING 81 These are exceptional cases demanding exceptional treatment from practised hands ; for ourselves,, we repeat, we shall pre- sume that we start with our team in good health, and more than half-prepared by summer exercise. We are greatly in favour of a very gradual preparation, a belief that has been engendered by our experience of foxhounds, whose work calls for training such as will produce the physical state so desirable. :i:f/'^u&-i:±£^&M , c '^:jy '§â / On the E'
RMRE73YG–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). 212 COURSING a change of beat took place they simply drove the vast herd of miners before them like a pack of hounds, the effect being perfect in its result, but exceedingly laughable to watch. Hares run very strongly on all parts of the estate, but there is too much covert near the Hall for the coursing to be quite first- rate there, and my experience inclines to the belief that Weddicar Hill is the best trial ground used. Headquarters of the club used to be in the village of Frizington, but lately they hav
RMRDMPXE–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. THE GREYHOUND IN -TRAINING 107 went to the slips on the former occasion rather stale and over-trained, he may now appear in totally different colours, and surprise everyone by his smartness. Very likely this will. / Preparing the food hi'4^'^ cause him to be dubbed an uncertain animal, but the trainer will know to what his success is due, and will make a note of it for further use. Cases of dogs winning important stakes when practically. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for r
RMRDMR3N–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Crawfurd, Oswald, 1834-1909. London, Chapman and Hall
RMRDMPHX–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. SPARROW-HA WKS 341 when^he had a chance to kill. Except when he had an inferior hawk, he. was most careful never to allow them to take a small bird; but with one that was not good enough for blackbirds (and very many are not) he would kill as many sparrows, &c., as he pleased. Mr. Bower and Mr. Riley concur in using the C.S,C«ii)i.. - » ' » ' ' ' â ' " SparBOWrhawfc on- bodv-perch - ⢠.â , -â t ' tire occasionally to call thefi' hawk out bf trees|;' put Mr. BowfeV's awks WQuld nearly always (iinleSs half-fed).c'oiTi'e ta his harfd with
RMRE5X7M–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Cox, Harding, 1854-1944; Lascelles, Gerald, 1849-1928. Falconry; Fairman Rogers Collection (University of Pennsylvania) PU. Boston : Little, Brown, and Co. ; London : Longmans, Green, and Co.
RMRE5X94–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). TREATMENT OF SAPLINGS 73 employment of fools for any purpose save that of making wise men laugh. The idea is that an intelligent dog is prone to run cunning, which may in some instances occur ; but, on the other hand, a real fool of a dog does not possess the spirit of emulation that prompts him to ' cut out' his opponent, nor does he show the fire, devil and dash that enable him to dust his hare in the style so taking to the eyes of experienced coursers. One of the first cares of the attendant will be thoro
RMRKFY76–. The art and practice of hawking. Falconry; Falcons. HAWKS FURNITURE, I. lESS 2 BEII. 3 hawk's FOOT WITH BELL AND JESS ATIACMEI) 4- BE'-'- ^'°'< '"AIL OF SHORT-WINGED HAWK 5- BEWIT 6. RING SWIVEL J. Sl'RING SWIVEL 8. LEASH, SWIVEL ANU JESSES 9. FALCONEr's KNOT lO. ATTACHMENT OF LEASH TO POLF,, PERCH OR CADGE. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Michell, E. B. (Edward Blair), b. 1843. London, Methuen
RMRDJ63B–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. 9^16 (»Un^idfai^^.ili |i(fu((8QX,ij.at fotneoameoA finombuc of .t|^ jjp; IBu^ nombus tf tl^ci <pa^: fog eufitmoKo noon o%»%fc . iC^vi^ fo o;enm(U ]?« mofe lmaU» c^at iff i»i]^%n^bi bnte in atm]N» ouc» (^vion)()ttsof.t(» Afinti^ow oun^^ ISM M tM» £E;«|» b t^i; at pibomt. â I*'. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Berners, Juliana,
RMRDHTPP–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. fo| S^ ^2 N^ <^a< {ninnioYi^: tf^af ^dt /mfd^ ebV). fooi) (iioj^ma^ (x(»t^a^ lion (nodsiAhtiftof 1^ fame eelcuittl^eS^t;; ^ (Qitt ^ce fototbte on 6di( ctoe (^mgi o( btcen £ ae a^tng yg^t^i^tabi^U cemagn|9o a nen^j^ebUfeti($ of Mm|9Q t wvHf^^^^ teflbi^ ti?gc5 cxosfimbtfcatit w btcsnt". as (jj nifofnoct) t^Ct^i^ttc mgdb Utte. anxs} if cqpc; tt«m%fiirt1i5be%fd;«g bbfwn. to( anO tl!^ bx^u of tfy^ cmt&'^axUtiie 2ctt fio t^e coUuve of tb^ ccog ad fto t^ cotouce of ^ ^ixs.' t(|at}fc8tiarf?eg8 atmgs w %0 Kgf« fi»ft w
RMRDJF3T–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. CHAPTER I. Hut|ior0]bip.. [ISTORIANS and Biographers, together with Libra- rians and Bookfellers, have a natural antipathy to anonymous books; and, wherever they can, are wilHng to accept the smalleft amount of evidence as proof of paternity. It faves much trouble and avoids numerous errors in cataloguing, when a recognifed name can be affociated with an anonymous work. From this tendency a bad habit has arifen of attributing to particular writers books concerning which the evidence of authorfhip is doubtful, if not altogethe
RMRDJ69Y–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. ati^ £f^ it le oCort W^o pita mamuitie 00 l^«r an^4«) ti 10 calTX mUiijmptUiystnUe a (ofebt C^gsfos «i(f)att k fag^ of ^gm C^f bttie ^ee at in oMip atbto . £c satUo fic . CtT'^^ F^^ ^ golblif]^ tots tttittieteu^t. «i ct. iDSetfoa fi^sA^ ii te to b knalb (t)at fi(i^ blto ttia]^ ^ttt oS »lofta0 bt(i^ coUlbct of o;o(tt . fos g t^ ^ of 30!^ cotoucie: Ci^]^ (but^ b caitt tolttttip ctisfonti04& "S/idft hfttof 0(ol^ colo]l^t;» • i^p0^%vh be gRtttt ^ (»tlg0 ^ tl^atin|90 (>e foilg mats 00 l^a ti to op]n). ^n» ^ (^af be w^V
RMRDMR24–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. INTRODUCTION Coursing, as a national field sport, holds its own for antiquity with any other that is now followed. How far back it dates cannot, indeed, be precisely said, but it is at least certain that very nearly nineteen hundred years ago coursing was practised very much in the same manner as it is in the present day ; for .Arrian, a.d. 150, wrote a long and elaborate treatise on the subject, from which the studentmay ascertain thatinall essentials the sport was what it remains ; though it may be added that in its leading features it is not easy
RMRDMR31–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Cox, Harding Edward de Fonblanque, 1854-; Lascelles, Gerald William. Falconry; Richardson, Charles, ed. London and Bombay, Longmans, Green, and Co.
RMRDMPP3–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. m - f^^:^. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Cox, Harding Edward de Fonblanque, 1854-; Lascelles, Gerald William. Falconry; Richardson, Charles, ed. London and Bombay, Longmans, Green, and Co.
RMRDJ65F–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. ynt^ ^^^ fo^fitt m atin]»0 mfiin ftcsn]^ ^^Stc^ at«(» (ia|^(i4ia ^cl do^na . ari^ m ctM;li(( a colbfHitt of fpame ae |^t» te (^clb]9^i tl;cpe fia;)ic9 *• tbs Stc^ fiopiee b]^ lib knee.fitfciSQt botne of axtpntanee anbntaltei fie of ipVofu^. fot an lp]lt»fe t0 mu maTs pfife i]»tj( iif»9 fj^tdn b put a pn ^tf: b^ i^ mamt of an 1^^. an^ 9 • f]9c^ Ipatdo os clj^uetons tonjpt 6o 0{t^]»t maU« a capi(Qtt f]9op^c. |»' te fo fo]^ a colb ^, putt of fpatxio. an^ otl^t iJ^iU. ij •f)xl)t t» btne 1 aiWjge an^ oC^T^t S^iU. ti). o^^^ttSbtU.
RMRE5XAH–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). A frolic INTRODUCTION Coursing, as a national field sport, holds its own for antiquity with any other that is now followed. How far back it dates cannot, indeed, be precisely said, but it is at least certain that ver)- nearly nineteen hundred years ago coursing was practised very much in the same manner as it is in the present day ; for Arrian, a.d. 150, wrote a long and elaborate treatise on the subject, from which the student may ascertain that in all essentials the sport was what it remains ; though it ma
RMRDJ6B1–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. CC QJtnb &9f^ |^m« bt^uor hetCLVt ^i nobutt p^cc tb» ^tftit = of CHouosftgt bntf^ 60 ^al itobaft Sonolba ft^ng^od^ (^ IS^ co]»att dube boe m bt0 atmge ^ bot^ attn^ of ; an^ of ^nglon^ qua«i(]9 tSttf) a bt^ucB gobitatii of an^ (able ae 19 (k^Vo^i m ^tu(c plaae. QjlnO te blajc i^cje osm^ U nc^te not 6> b cii;BsfiC. fo« it le (uffifacuity |fcgb<afowm^e»fcpVoae. ,^j^, d 3ferm of bM^ud9 !^0 m aims^ of cstotbtae muccb^t« jit b gi< bi^uTOI atm^^fS of $ .cololb? ^fo»m«cltj(. ocbtK m t^g&figuaaflBO tig. <M»^ Ijtt i
RMRDJF14–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. H. f£ Cfi^t 10ft msfn«tioctO66a0^ i( fya^hifyOo^^ . ^a^Uv»wav od^ct ctoe d;c tBtc^ to at(ttll[|iccoe tf . ^ ft luilnc fot )it tcj matt to ib fiwgO&itt ef a itm iftm i0 btnt equally ii^ai ji ttc(]9ne net ouet fn^c()c W) fyncf)t p(e net on (^ lefte patfe.bf mj^nffU i^o; 60 euen pQi(e 6:)ai : d^ajl te ^te cquaUg (int» fStd; oU)te ftalbtt . ^ri^ fl^iii la' c;cu|^ to ^ittt«t)^ntt« d^e]9m . 'Cbcit te 60 fa^ aa ^cfotfa^^ tmmlt tcs ^tec(e: 601(|2 ni|»lne fi^one cqudlU an&2 fBtt^ otbce gj^U » ^d^oe^ugec^ a% (nn^)^ 6 ^^ffz
RMRDJF1A–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. O ff ^ oC^<* ^i^^* <<^ <!;«< 19 cibltt a ecoe crof(«(• <4^<^tf fblolbtil) ai) oC^n cro0fbtlSt4e($ca(tt actoscsof J^ fif 01 ciofM . omb bit 10 (n(»ctof/tt fox f cttz tntt^ IS ecofftt A0 (KB a}p(ri0 . (^o< d)t0 ctoe tetiof ^ off bmc'rn oMi]^ b]^t?ttn f^ft A0 ot()fttcrof fie nttteiib ^^^ w^^t f^m^z (;it ts btne i ti; t»|^nutiu20 <^< 10 60 fo]^ m Uttptt ccoffto ctoffit QUmo (|)«li d^tmjw atfilbttaf ^id? Uttpt( ctef; ta ctnoatit. Qlno ^«ftK^ fog tJ^uo of (^m j^ Dctie d^|^atn}]9e ftift m Ui(|pn . ^ lU
RMRDMPHJ–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. -IMPING' AND 'SEWING IN' 379 â¢'/* ff/i. â â¢Process of ' imping' a feather Process of ' sewing in ' a feather. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Cox, Harding Edward de Fonblanque, 1854-; Lascelles, Gerald William. Falconry; Richardson, Charles, ed. London and Bombay, Longmans, Green, and Co.
RMRDJEYT–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. (jrOff actoe xxiMU ^^ fUnfii^ SyW teccitU^ acto0 ^tbbU {stCiti^ floof^tp * 09 {ftR , (jtcuctt^Ue ^tt 10 at(^ a cioe fUsti ntptopuni a0 fum men fc^sn fot (t< fx|9titt) d^c m^^t^ of (j^t f totbttos a TKon ^tg0 b]9 tio mantt of D^|^ in (^( cto0 MlbbU ptitz^ nia]9 ts . a0 a no»n it<m)£6Ukim oateamnt camp mbto . ^alUa. ^ 3^ P*^ ^ o;olb(e3 ^ng; c«o0 OoubU ptte f(oce(«ft (»t. ^no(U'tt * (j; 3^ hat^^olb(<0an^ acw0 tolbblc £U(td ffutci of jotc^ • Q7 (Dff a c»o0 <apaii(i{to fIonj^i^ • %y^^^ az 10 ff^elUb ft fbce tf^ts cto0
RMRDJ6K3–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. m.noft jff^aft k (4ctB;^ of amgi jnsfie dn^ tcmfif. s. ^lotbtt'e (t fnxkfU a0 iua.of ify Ktdj it tceo kfag^: a^ Qltn^Ua fie • CC ]gft kntt) atm)»e p9ti< on Un^ of ^u€$ an^ ^olbU^ tmtfii •. OfT^^^t'^ S^^ 4^ lono;%an^ nttmlt|»2notb 2[ Rift ^eiir [|b ^ found) mamt of IB|9(c; ati)i|W '^iti at btneaf ^fet (^ longe ]Sa]9of .^.colbuti^ntucdtj^i w l^iifpctiK ^n^ d)fii9atm2|0 k col^ muecftgi fbt ^ cotclb tie Is pul ooi) nt (0 an oC^t on tountt Sgfc • Qtn9 tl)e|;9 atni]»e Otff«t mod) fro tl)atin]^ n«{!>( tajnisafoce ivKifii. t^^
RMRDMPNP–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Crawfurd, Oswald, 1834-1909. London, Chapman and Hall
RMRDJ6C4–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. IXPfi at>^ bt^til iKiU]»ncs.9 ^ C^tuetDWs of n^K^i^ c y*yQtmrt^toi»: of %^i Urn eu fi^ tt Is. ae t( wfogOafba.ano %0fiigwiwactoficjiwoUtif and o^et m vtoi eewitti fb> cfon nombui: fot 3* iiombtti of ibttt p)1b«»H»»S ^«^«* ^nowbttt ^ M @n^ tl^CH]^^ bt^ud u» m(tt|»1b^(t»rcml<«^^fii6 .^x $p«»tet^ttm(cu; em. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original wo
RMRDMPM4–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. IMPLEMENTS 249 The Lure is a most important instrument in the training of hawks. The chief requirements are : that it should be attractive in form to the hawk, too heavy for it to carry, and convenient for the falconer to carry and use. A very good lure is made of a horseshoe, well padded with tow, and bound and covered with leather. It should be covered over with two pairs of wings, of which wild duck's will bp found to be the best, and strings are attached by which food may be fastened to the lure, on which the hawk may feed. A lure is figured bel
RMRDMR2T–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Crawfurd, Oswald, 1834-1909. London, Chapman and Hall
RMRE73X0–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). GAME HAWKING 247 not the effect of banishing the game flown at from its haunts, A single afternoon at the sport will prove to any man of ex- perience that it is not likely to have this effect. Immediately a covey is flushed, the hawk being overhead, its members hurry with the utmost speed they can command to the nearest covert. One bird only is killed, and the rest find a refuge within a few hundred yards of the place where they were. Falconer ' makinE;-in' to a hawk found. Directly they discover that they a
RMRDMPT3–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. OPINIONS OF NOTED COURSERS it<) semi-preparation has been carefully set forth, and it would be out of place to discuss the matter any further in the present chapter. To revert to the opinion of Mr. Dent and his followers, who pooh-pooh the idea of harm accruing to the sapling through running, that astute breeder, owner, and trainer points tri- umphantly to the fact that both Miss Glendyne and Bit of. htitii^ii^A W^TI^^'^^-' Ready for action Fashion won sapling stakes, which is a fair clincher to his argument. But, notwithstanding this, we fancy t
RMRE73WP–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). MAGPIE HAWKIXG 257 degree, however he may be pressed, a magpie never loses his head, or ceases to make for the point on which he has set his mind from the tirst. Unless he is headed by horsemen or active runners, he will sneak from bush to bush, from tuft to tuft, nay, even within a deep rut or a furrow, never moving. Magpie hawkin except when the hawks are a little wide of him, and shifting rapidly into covert the instant he is stooped at. No hawk can kill him without assistance, except in the most open gro
RMRKFY6R–. The art and practice of hawking. Falconry; Falcons. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Michell, E. B. (Edward Blair), b. 1843. London, Methuen
RMRKFY9M–. The art and practice of hawking. Falconry; Falcons. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Michell, E. B. (Edward Blair), b. 1843. London, Methuen
RMRDJF21–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. t9ttfiti(lfa>te of Hfz (^«1» in an^ptle d^stof • an^ iaii t0 cn(^ a code pa^ni. Qitn^ ]^ ft^att|<^ (i^afb <^ ^^<4 ^(^^ t^c»8 boet C^0 man. C[^ Uttint fie. ^{kf9%M9n^m cmam a%^^; toLYt) plznitm m ottnpo ntgio, dJCfalUoe. ^[l pti xsfohUmz ctD0faett lbto;cni. Cr@^*3^ a fie • 1^^^^^^ ^^^ A ctip9 jxttj^ of ^^et • <r ^ff a C9B8 fstent fJ^bjiS. in 8 Bicft c»85. lij. of (j» ^Bg« pt(teic^» opgn in ^cojnccg ati^ (nxi^m e^^^ij in (^ mj^w^e*^ ^ fojfe ic ^ifrofi^ t(i;e I % cjtl^ , Utine . <r^Q[U( )Jot6it xn mbto mm oana
RMRDHTPG–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. fo| S^ ^2 N^ <^a< {ninnioYi^: tf^af ^dt /mfd^ ebV). fooi) (iioj^ma^ (x(»t^a^ lion (nodsiAhtiftof 1^ fame eelcuittl^eS^t;; ^ (Qitt ^ce fototbte on 6di( ctoe (^mgi o( btcen £ ae a^tng yg^t^i^tabi^U cemagn|9o a nen^j^ebUfeti($ of Mm|9Q t wvHf^^^^ teflbi^ ti?gc5 cxosfimbtfcatit w btcsnt". as (jj nifofnoct) t^Ct^i^ttc mgdb Utte. anxs} if cqpc; tt«m%fiirt1i5be%fd;«g bbfwn. to( anO tl!^ bx^u of tfy^ cmt&'^axUtiie 2ctt fio t^e coUuve of tb^ ccog ad fto t^ cotouce of ^ ^ixs.' t(|at}fc8tiarf?eg8 atmgs w %0 Kgf« fi»ft w
RMRDJF29–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. of aftttB. ftCJ Ijit fi)«tb«e b« . :^e Bt* antim at m^ t&w g«up to ih foifagb bgng of ftouncB ant b«c fuacffance ott % Bi* Ixtottt an^ fIbe ^ afhr i^m moo qutfiionie ot^t ctoflid bgnt queftton: l)olb m&rv^ ccoffto t» fotnc tn am^z. io % tStd^quefi tton ^n^ci a cettan no1bmbut3 ^tenof anflbete. f3» ctoffjuES mnutDcrdbutt at bine nolb itipU . hi ttccn^no^ eo eucti ct»0 if)e t&icb a fot« i^mc 3 l^uc (ecu a0 ftt aa 3 plt$€iitlp'. that. li)ai cule 10 ftuc IBit^ a litt^tt atftidon . p* 10 ^ tBtttc tl;at m azm^eeo be bUf
RMRDMPHN–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. PERCHES i 371 the shelter their own instinct would teach them to provide for themselves. The author of ' Falconry : its History, Claims, &c.' recom- mends the use of a lean-to shed against a wall, closed at the ends but open in front, as a sheltered and convenient place to. i . *««, Young goshawk on Captain Salvin's bow-perch keep hawks. From lack of opportunity we have never our- selves tried this form of an open-air mews ; but we can well believe that it would answer extremely well, both in summer and winter, for eyess hawks, though for passag
RMRDMPM5–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. R- r'. I mtamnir-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Crawfurd, Oswald, 1834-1909. London, Chapman and Hall
RMRDMR1C–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. OUR BIRDS OF PREY. 65 ally known, though he is sometimes spoken of as the Brown, sometimes as the Wood Owl. No owl is better known than he to those who move about at night, because he is the only owl that hoots. This hooting—one of the most marvellous and most beautiful of bird-voices—is in many districts a sound of awe to. BARN OWL. the country folk, who connect the Tawny Owl with certain superstitions, so that it is " bad luck "to kill the bird. Prejudice, sa
RMRDJF20–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. t9ttfiti(lfa>te of Hfz (^«1» in an^ptle d^stof • an^ iaii t0 cn(^ a code pa^ni. Qitn^ ]^ ft^att|<^ (i^afb <^ ^^<4 ^(^^ t^c»8 boet C^0 man. C[^ Uttint fie. ^{kf9%M9n^m cmam a%^^; toLYt) plznitm m ottnpo ntgio, dJCfalUoe. ^[l pti xsfohUmz ctD0faett lbto;cni. Cr@^*3^ a fie • 1^^^^^^ ^^^ A ctip9 jxttj^ of ^^et • <r ^ff a C9B8 fstent fJ^bjiS. in 8 Bicft c»85. lij. of (j» ^Bg« pt(teic^» opgn in ^cojnccg ati^ (nxi^m e^^^ij in (^ mj^w^e*^ ^ fojfe ic ^ifrofi^ t(i;e I % cjtl^ , Utine . <r^Q[U( )Jot6it xn mbto mm oana
RMRDJ6AM–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. itjon tfetfiBi). Qln^of tein t|iat bw«jtl)ei» a»iwg0 g« (^tt €1 Sialic* jX^i|ot< Sfti^i etH^clttt^ttii. @n^U«efa. (nol]bfoU])l)|rti^ofcNtinas)n{0inti«ot0ptk0 tt fobk • ^eangticeftc • Ct jg^btit^sol^.tg.ptUe of T^^b. CT Off UUtom a)iiig0 ^noftili^b |^biiQ('. fo»otl^et W^UiS^ iztmz piCa 1 Ut]^ te ftiite fd« <o b a pesfe of l]^bce 60 b puf COn^rC^ vfsUi of a bt|M(e: at 60 f]^ a.iibi t^csbe He lii^smputt afos ^«i^O^lg»iS^tb(^t0fiimsptUit0(iiikef»saces(wicounttir<^. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned
RMRDMPJY–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. o z H o o K Q q. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Crawfurd, Oswald, 1834-1909. London, Chapman and Hall
RMRDJ6F3–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. V3/i2|^tafi^|^s^ae dectiiafpetitf^ in ^i^a%mT^«An^ 4ag be otlUd atmge bscii fb« tiff«v(tnce q^ as; nif9 (|^ fame man of iB|^f« foUt: an^ t^a|^ be otf; U^ cnbj^t an^ fi)a»f» . fb» ae ii ie fa^^b a fbte. 9 cololbtae at put to e^S^ ctoCtgiU an^ (^aty». ^f^tfoct ii^aftbef^t^oi tl;tU}te(it!!Btd)be tie (|^ a^go batit^ nt tt^iel^^c«ft tfi I tat]m ^|(epostiti asma bosfftOt tavtuSfOi «e aoUa t^ ntgw ti auw , Ai gaUtceftc Cini )»«t bm coitncBitt arnfe ^ ^okk ei;to» Q^ngUcs ftc • <rlgebcti((^bA»ci0ctok3tan^ (^Sfe of ^a; b(e MO a;o(tt
RMRDMR1E–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. THE WATERLOO CUP 17 was a rank outsider, and he put out Muriel in the first ties ; she, however, making amends by winning the Purse. In 1875 the Irish were again successful with their much- fancied representative Honeymoon, the favourite Sirius going down the first round. The next year (1875) Honeymoon, who in the interim had won the important Brownlow Cup, started a hot favourite at II to 2. She beat in grand style Warren Hastings, Handicraft,. He's had enough , and Lucetta, but in the next round fell foul of her compatriot and kennel companion, Do
RMRDMPN3–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. IMPLEMENTS 24s What the bridle is to the horse, that the hood is to the falcon ; it is the only means by which she is controlled ; with- out it, so nervous and excitable is her temperament that she would, even if trained and fairly tame, dash herself from the a«v&. bofV <i«^'. Fig. 2.—Indian hood perch at every strange sound or sight, and after an exhausting struggle would not, perhaps, recover her equanimity for a whole day. To take her to the field on the hand, or to travel with her from place to place, among sights and people most strange.
RMRE73Y1–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). Fig. 2.—Indian hood perch at every strange sound or sight, and after an exhausting struggle would not, perhaps, recover her equanimity for a whole day. To take her to the field on the hand, or to travel with her from place to place, among sights and people most strange. Fig. 3.—Rufter hood and alarming to her, would be an impossibility. With the hood on her head she sits like a stuffed bird ; she can be handled, passed from one person to another, carried for hundreds of miles, and taken through streets, rail
RMRE73X5–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). THE PEREGRINE '-VJ the vile habit of incessant screaming, and to be hot, bad- tempered birds. The nest should be carefully watched with a glass from some coign of vantage until all the down which at first clothes the nestlings is seen to be replaced by brown feathers, and, when this is the case, the birds may be taken.. A peregrine's eyrie This should be done, if possible, towards evening. They should be placed upon long straw (not upon hay), in a hamper '.veil lined with canvas, and sent off at once to the
RMRDJ6EC–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? supposed author; Blades, William, 1824-1890. London, E. Stock
RMRDMPXW–. A year of sport and natural history, shooting, hunting, coursing, falconry and fishing. Hunting; Fishing; Falconry; Birds. OUR BIRDS OF PREY. 87 Anyone who has watched a kingfisher knows how extremely difficult it is to see, through the splashing and the spray raised even by this little bird, exactly what is happening. It seems to me that the kingfisher always picks up the fish from the top of the water, and yet others will stoutly maintain that he dives below it. The Osprey has less reason to dive, seeing that, while the. THE PJillEGRlNE. kingfisher seizes his prey with his bill, he takes h
RMRKFY3M–. The art and practice of hawking. Falconry; Falcons. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Michell, E. B. (Edward Blair), b. 1843. London, Methuen
RMRE5X9X–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). 26 COURSING he reached her nearly two lengths ahead, and staying there scored the second ; but puss, breaking round, gave FitzFife an opening, which he used to great purpose, as he shot up, scored once, and effected a very fine kill, Mr. Medley's hat coming off, rather to the surprise of the skilled spectators,. The judge 0 for it certainly looked a good thing for Fullerton. However, the old coursing adage that no one can decide a trial but the judge is a good one, and doubtless on this occasion Mr. Hedley m
RMRE5X8W–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry; CHR 1892; PRO Stewardson, Misses (donor). THE GREYHOUND IN TRAINING 83 The question of gallops is one that requires more thought and tact than that of road-work, as with the former there are many matters to be considered and many theories to be advanced ; with regard to the latter, the duration of the exercise, and the pace, are all that need trouble the trainer. If a horse is employed for the purpose, we should advise a walk of a mile, then a steady increase of pace for two miles, taking care that the dogs do not gallop but settle down, like hounds
RMRDJF2R–. The boke of Saint Albans. Falconry; Hunting; Heraldry; Incunabula. CHAPTER IV. Pi)ilologg.. HERE is a ftrongly marked individuality in the fpelling throughout all the treatifes in this work. If the Hunting rhymes belong to Dam Julyans, their ortho- graphy, like the profe portions, is that of the School- mafter, who appears to have been a North-countryman, many words leading to that conclufion. The formation of the plural by adding the letters " is " or " ys " ftrikes the attention at once. Thus the plural of bells is bellis; egg, eggis ; vetch, fetchis ; fulmert, ful- mer
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