Coursing And Falconry (1899)

Coursing And Falconry is a book written by Harding Edward De Fonglanque Cox in 1899 that provides a comprehensive guide to the ancient sports of coursing and falconry. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on coursing and the second part focusing on falconry. In the coursing section, Cox discusses the history of the sport, the different breeds of dogs used for coursing, and the techniques and strategies used in the field. He also provides detailed descriptions of the various types of hares and rabbits that are hunted, as well as the different types of coursing events that take place.The falconry section of the book covers the history and development of falconry, the different types of birds used for hunting, and the training and care of falcons and hawks. Cox also includes information on the different types of prey that are hunted with falcons and hawks, as well as the different techniques and equipment used in the sport.Throughout the book, Cox provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the techniques and equipment used in coursing and falconry. He also shares his own personal experiences and insights into the sports, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in these ancient and fascinating hunting traditions.With Illustrations By John Charlton, R. H. Moore, Lancelot Speed, And G. E. Lodge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.