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Hunting Eagle
The Development of German & Austrian Eagle Falconry
Hunting Eagle takes the reader straight to the core of golden eagle falconry, charting the eagle’s astonishing rise to power across Germany, Austria and the former Soviet Bloc. It’s an account of the people and places that made it happen, as some of eagle falconry’s best-known names take their first steps towards delivering today’s devastating hunting bird: Knut Röder leaves critics open mouthed at a Deutscher Falkenorden meeting, Claus Fentzloff pursues jackals in Morocco, and Josef Hiebeler launches his deer-hawking career. Fields and forests are hunted – islands too – as the most testing quarries fall to falconry’s astonishing new bird. Crammed with never-before-translated accounts and supported by scores of fascinating photos, this exciting book will prove riveting for anyone interested in eagle falconry.
‘I sat down with a copy of this book and read it from cover to cover in one indulgent sitting – which confirms the holding power of the author’s writing and how fascinating I found the discussion. This really is a book that should grace the shelves of all who are interested in this wonderful raptor.’ Alan Gates
‘Another great book and a valuable insight into the resurgence of eagle hawking worldwide.’
Steve Ford, The British School of Falconry
‘A meticulous account.’ Stephen Bodio
‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading this latest work from the pen of Martin Hollinshead. Martin has put together a remarkable piece of eagle falconry history, much of which, even with my lifelong interest in eagles, was totally new to me. Hunting Eagle enthusiastically charts the development of golden eagle falconry across Europe, at the same time highlighting the numerous differences between German and Austrian eagle falconry and our own. If you are an eagle falconer or simply interested in eagle falconry this volume certainly deserves space on your bookshelf. I found it fascinating and have no hesitation in recommending it unreservedly.'
David Fox, the BFC Eagle Group
‘Another fine book by Martin Hollinshead. Seamlessly picks up where his previous writings left off.’
International Eagle Austringers' Association
‘Every possible aspect of eagle falconry and its development is discussed.’
Deutscher Falkenorden
‘Once again our premier eagle scribe hits one out of the ballpark. I loved it!’
US fox-hawking enthusiast Jack Hubley
‘The author has done a terrific job in digging up information and details, including detailed journal entries describing unique flights. This is a great book on the history of the golden eagle on European falconry.’
Texas Hawking Association
First Edition limited to 500 signed and numbered copies.
Hard Covers, black and white photographs
Price GBP - £35.00 plus p&p £3.00 UK / £5.00 rest of the world
Available in North America from Mikes Falconry Supplies and Western Sporting