Falconry & Hawking: The Essential Handbook - Including Equipment, Training and Health Kindle Edition

Certainly not the essential handbook. While this does provide a good overview and is an easy read, it does not go into great detail on many topics. Some of the sections are simply borrowed information from other resources. The "free gift" video emails were disappointing to say the least. The content is also not self produced, but videos you can find on youtube, and have probably already watched if you have a real desire and drive to learn about falconry. I suggest you skip this book and buy something a little more in depth. Philip Glasier's book of the same name is much better (regardless of being geared toward UK falconry).

A *very* cursory overview. (For example, only two pages are dedicated to the entire topic of manning.) If you're at all interested in falconry, you've probably learned much of what's in this book from online sources already. In fact, some of this book is copied verbatim from "The Modern Apprentice" website (the entire FAQ section for example.)Despite the cheap price, I would save my money and go for a book like The Falconer's Apprentice.

What every beginner or even mature falconer/hawker needs. I am beginning and have gotten so much information from this book that it seems like I have been doing this for many years! Everything is explained neatly and in full detail. Falconry terms, equipment, best raptors for beginners, and much more!!! It seems Shakespeare himself was an avid hawkster in Stratford. He probably went out with his father, who taught him the fundamental of the sport.The author promises you free videos of hawks, but I went to the site and it did not happen. I don't think he should promise things he can't deliver.

This was an interesting introduction to falconry. I have been intrigued by this sport and wanted more info. My guess is that it is pretty basic for someone already involved in it.

Pretty good book on general knowledge and practice. It doesn't get too in depth but for the price it is well worth it and about what you'd expect. I would have loved it if this book had more detail or at least colored photos though.

Perfect book for those who are interested in falconry. However, if you are looking for more in-depth information I would recommend other books; particularly those intensed for apprentice falconers.

I bought this book to familiarize myself with falconry as a preparation to read H is for Hawk. It is very informative, and interesting. I may never be a falconer, but I have learned a great deal about these magnificent birds of prey. Read, learn, and enjoy.

This book only serves as a basis to encourage or discourage those interested in falconry. Vague and basic information with an opinionated approach.

Book arrived on time well packaged and in good condition.Three pages are dedicated to "go to our website and get free videos to download" went to the website and it does not exist

Arrived quickly and exactly what I was looking for. Very informative

Thought I would get more info in this book, not good enough for me.

Very good well explained

Ok book found same info on internet to be honest. Brill seller