If you have a fondness for the Eurasian sparrowhawk, this limited-edition book might be of interest! The content has a broad appeal to falconers, historians, naturalists, artists, field sports enthusiasts, and of course, sparrowhawk admirers in general. How to Rear and Train the Sparrow-Hawk was translated by Leggatt in 1947. The book contains an unpublished 14th century translation into English from the French. Leggatt’s hand typed manuscript now a publication, gives us a window back into the past. During this period, the sparrowhawk was regarded as a lady’s hawk along with the diminutive merlin. One will glean further information about this small courageous little hawk. There are 39 sparrowhawk illustrations and written material by George Lodge.
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