One of the lesser known works about India by the eminent Victorian explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton, Falconry in the Valley of Indus is not just a book on the once-popular sport of falconry, it is a significant recording of the culture of Sindh. In this lively narrative first published in 1852, Burton reveals the mores and manners of the landed gentry in Sindh while providing the gory details of a sport they practiced with passion.
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One of the lesser known works about India by the eminent Victorian explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton, Falconry in the Valley of Indus is not just a book on the once-popular sport of falconry, it is a significant recording of the culture of Sindh. In this lively narrative first published in 1852, Burton reveals the mores and manners of the landed gentry in Sindh while providing the gory details of a sport they practiced with passion.
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Add this copy of Falconry in the Valley of the Indus to cart. $15.42, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Falconry in the Valley of the Indus to cart. $25.67, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Falconry in the Valley of the Indus to cart. $26.58, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Falconry in the Valley of the Indus to cart. $38.97, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
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Near Fine. First ed. 107 pp, 4 lithographed plates. Only 500 copies printed. Penzer p 41. After 10 years 257 copies remained for sale so the publisher recommended scrapping them and preparing a second edition. Thus the book is now RARE. Bound in dark purple cloth with gilt blind border enclosing corner & center designs on both covers. Gilt spine lettering. Burton's falconry experiences while in Sind in Northern India. A work that still today is of great interest to falconers and Burton collectors. Lovely very near fine to fine in all respects.
This is Captain Burton covering a little known subject excellently. The book is full of anecdotes and detailed explanations with Burton's notes almost a book in themselves. all in all, the book is a great side trip with the greatest explorer of his day.
