Description
Book SynopsisThe original manuscript of On Hunting was presented to the Hafsid Sultan of North Africa al-Mustansir bi-Allah, known as al-Mansur, in 1247. He was a passionate hunter with Saluqis, falcons and other predators on his estate at Bizerte.
Table of ContentsIntroduction (Sir Terence Clark). Chapter VII. 1. Birds of prey and hunting hounds; 2. The breeding of hounds; 3. Hounds' qualities and defects; 4. The feeding of hounds; 5. Training hounds for hunting; 6-15. Treatment of canine diseases; 16. Cheetahs; 17. Treatment of cheetahs; 18. Lynx and weasels; 19. Hunting without the use of animals. Chapter VIII. Detailed descriptions of birds and animals suitable for hunting; Brief description of fishing.
