Desert Hawking IV: Quail
By JAMAICA SMITHThis unpretentious book is filled with every little detail one might possibly need in order to hawk quail in the American southwest. And although Harry did not write it with the apprentice in mind, the beginning austringer will greatly benefit from reading this book cover to cover. Any falconer planning to fly a Harris’ hawk, particularly a passage tierce, will find Quail extremely helpful, even it it is not one’s first Harris’. Those planning to fly an aplomado falcon would also be wise to read this book. Even a falconer looking to hawk from horseback will find a great deal of valuable information in Desert Hawking IV. <br/> Within each chapter, Harry breaks his topics into a logical order and follow up each topic with a brief, bulleted review. This makes the book relatively easy to read and also an excellent reference book. A quick glance at the index will likely reveal a page to which one can turn for further information. <br/> Harry liberally salts his how-to chapters with brief stories illustrating his ideas and concepts. These are in addition to those chapters that are solely dedicated to hawking stories. In fact, one might even describe the book as a collection of hawking stories interspersed with instructional sections. The tales of derring-do both educate and entertain, because Harry is quite at ease with sharing his personal faux pas. <br/> I cannot emphasize enough that this book belongs in every falconer’s library. So, no excuses, treat yourself to one of falconry’s accomplished master’s finest books. <br/> By Jamaica Smith, Kingman, Az <br/> Excerts from: A Book Review VOL. 53 American Falconery
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