{"product_id":"falconry-a-guide-to-training-birds-of-prey-9781838864798","title":"Falconry: A Guide to Training Birds of Prey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bond between birds of prey and humans is a primal relationship that has existed for many thousands of years. Working with hunting birds is still integral to many cultures, and falconry is again popular today as humans seek a more meaningful relationship with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of falconry lie within the bond between falconer and bird, which is rooted in the bird's natural survival instincts and its feeling safe in that relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalconry offers the novice falconer a compact, illustrated introduction to the art and practice of falconry. Illustrated with more than 300 images, many of which provide precise step-by-step instructions, the book teaches the enthusiast how to familiarize a bird through 'manning', building a bond with a bird, training with a lure, training using a glove, managing a bird's diet and weight, hooding, and free flight training, among many other skills and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with 300 photographs that will instruct and inspire, Falconry is a fascinating pictorial celebration of this craft which dates back to as early as 2,000 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838864798\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.76h x 7.40w x 0.87d","brand":"Sarah-Jane Manarin,Kate Harris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52181237760181,"sku":"9781838864798","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_0e1cdc0c-a178-47e7-b9fc-0f06f78de14b.jpg?v=1768922276","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/falconry-a-guide-to-training-birds-of-prey-9781838864798","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}