The Goshawk (Picador Books) [Import] [Paperback]

T. H. White (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Picador; New Ed edition (September 2, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330304100
• ISBN-13: 978-0330304108
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book., November 28, 1997

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Dale Ward "wlaurie2" (Fort Collins, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Goshawk (Paperback)

Mr. White describes his experiences with training a goshawk for falconry. He has no guidance beyond an ancient manuscript and things go horribly awry. An outstanding book, a pleasure to read. Also an example of why current US regulations require a falconry apprenticeship period.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Pleasure, January 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Goshawk (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to anyone, even those with no interest at all in falconry. The author is so skilled and talented that I'd say that he could write an entertaining piece about paint drying. Enjoy!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, February 1, 2008

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Beatrix Potter (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Goshawk (New York Review Books Classics) (Paperback)

As a fan of The Once and Future King as well as falconry, I couldn't wait to start reading this book. It is an absolute gem. White's descriptions are extremely vivid. No one should be daunted by the fact that this book was penned in '51 or that it is about falconry; his story is immensely (and enjoyably) readable.