The Kings and Their Hawks
Author | : Robin S. Oggins |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 294 |
Release | : 2004-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0300100582 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780300100587 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Kings and Their Hawks by : Robin S. Oggins
Download or read book The Kings and Their Hawks written by Robin S. Oggins and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the equivalent of polo-playing today, the sport of falconry was the preserve of the wealthy and royalty, regarded as both a suitable and enjoyable leisure activity, and as a source of status and prestige.