A Rage for Falcons (Pruett Pub Co) [Paperback]

Stephen Bodio (Author)

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Review

The great solitude in which men and hawks regard each other, from the tops of their respective food chains, has created a deep trail in history and literature. Stephen Bodio has written an unpretentious yet thrilling book about falconry, one of man's oldest and most mysterious alliances in the natural world; and he takes us afield under the wild skies of birds of prey. -- Thomas McGuane

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Pruett Publishing Company (April 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871088266
• ISBN-13: 978-0871088260
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,720,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful overview, March 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Rage for Falcons (Pruett Pub Co) (Paperback)

Mr. Bodio has written an outstanding overview of modern falconry. He manages to convey what it is about falconry that makes falconers put up with the heartache of hunting with raptors. As a bonus, Mr. Bodio's writing is a joy to read. It is both funny and informative. This is definitely *not* a how-to book, but instead gives a good overview of what falconry is like, and what a prospective falconer can expect.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Passion for Raptors, June 15, 2000

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This review is from: A Rage for Falcons (Pruett Pub Co) (Paperback)

Stephen Bodio is one of my favorite writers--definitely my favorite nature writer--and this books captures the essence of the ancient sport of falconry. This is not a manual; it's an essay that helps to explain why anyone would go through so much effort just to share in the privilege of hunting in partnership with a wild animal. (No other modern sport allows one to do this.)This is a book that can be read and enjoyed by anyone, falconer or not, but the falconer will appreciate some of the insights Bodio has--for instance, when he describes the infamous goshawk. I recommend this to anyone who wants to learn what falconry is, or who is seriously considering taking up hawks. It is fun, it is informative, and it will stay with you for a long time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great, very interesting, read!, November 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Rage for Falcons (Pruett Pub Co) (Paperback)

When I first became interested in falconry, I, like most people, wanted to learn everything I could on the subject. This book covers several aspects of falconry, such as the history and the raptors used in it, and moves on to many personal stories. This is NOT a "how-to" book. Bodio has delivered a wonderfully entertaining and quite creatively written book that I highly recommend to any aspiring or long-time falconer. You won't be disappointed!
--Lauren