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The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconry

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The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconry - Smith, Danna
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Gentle verse and sweeping, majestic artwork set imaginations soaring in this illuminating ode to the ancient art of falconry. Experience the art and sport of medieval falconry first hand in this story of a young girl and her father who take a hawk out for a training flight at the castle. The girl leads readers through all the preparations and equipment needed for the flight - from the hawk's hood and bells to the falconer's gloves - culminating in a dramatic demonstration of the bird's hunting skill. Bagram Ibatoulline's ...

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The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconry 2017, Candlewick Press (MA)

ISBN-13: 9780763679927

Hardcover