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INTRODUCTION 

This bibliography, revised and annotated, was prepared by the 

U.S. Air Force Academy Library staff. Since th falcon is the 

mascot of the United States Air Force Academy, an attempt 

has been made to build up a collection OR the subject of 

falconry. The Academy Library now has a large and compresive collection of materia1 on this subject, 

Because many of the items in the falconry collection are rare 

and valuable editions, at least one copy of each title is 

housed in the Special Collections Branch of the Library, 

Items indicated by an asterisk in this bibliography will be 

available for use only within the Library. 

In 1961 the Academy Library published another bibliography 

on Falconry, No. 3 in the Special Bibliography Series. The 

present bibliography, No. 27, contains all entries listed 

in the 1961 issue, plus all new materials on the subject 

added to the collection of the Academy Library since. 
'TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART 1 BOOKS ON FALCONRY . e 0 o . m o o e e 1 

PART I1 PERIODICAL ARTICLES ON FALCONRY m e e e m o 11 

PART I11 UNPtJBLISKED MATERIAL ON FALCONRY . . . . . 13 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I BOOKS ON FALCONRY . . o e 0 o e 0 0 o 0 1 

PART 11 PERIODICAL ARTICLES ON FALCONRY . . . a 11 

PART 111 UNPUBLISHED MATERIAL ON FALCONRY e . e ., 13 
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Adams, Gerald Dobree. Winged thunderbolt; the story of 2 

peregrine falcon. London: Constable, 1954. (SK 321 

A21) 

Story of a Tiercel; his hatching, growing up, 

learning to fly and prey. 

Ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry for you. London: J. Gifford, 

1960. (SK 321 A64) 

A recent book on falconry, with drawings and 

photographic illustrations e 

Arcussia, Charles d'. Favconneries Charles C'Arcvssia 

- de Capre, seignevr d' Esparron, de pallieres, et dv 

revest en Prouence. Divisee en cinq parties,* Paris: 

Iean Hovze, 1615. (SK 321 A67) 

A rare book containing exceptionally fine engravings 

of falcons and the tools of falconry used in the 

seventeenth century. 

Barber , Robert Keberden. A supplementary bibliography of 

hawking, being a catalogue of books published in England 

between 1891 and 1943 together with criticism, to which 

is added a list of the most important books published 

prior to that period. London: Fielding, 1943. (SK 321 

B23) 

Belany, James Cockburn. A treatise upon falconry. Berwickupon-Tweed: 1841. (SK 321 B42) 

A brief outline of the character and habits of the 

different hawks principally used in British hawking, with proper instructions for keeping, train - 

ing, and flying the birds. 

Bent, Arthur C. Life histories of North American birds 

prey.* 2 vols. New York: Dover Publications, 1961. 

(QL 696 .A2 B47) 

One of a series of bulletins on the life history 

of North American birds. 
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Adams, Gerald Dobree. Winged thunderbolt; the story of 2 

peregrine falcon. London: Constable, 1954. (SK 321 

A21) 

Story of a Tiercel; his hatching, growing up, 

learning to fly and prey, 

Ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry for you. London: J. Gifford, 

1960. (SK 321 A64) 

A recent book on falconry, with drawings and 

photographic illustrations e 

Arcussia, Charles d'. Favconneries & Charles d'Arcvssia 

- de Capre, seignevr d' Esparron, de pallieres, et dv 

revest en Prouence. Divisee en cFnq parties,* Paris: 

Iean Hovze, 1615. (SK 321 A67) 

A rare book containing exceptionally fine engravings 

of falcons and the tools of falconry used in the 

seventeenth century . 

Barber, Robert Heberden. A supplementary bibliography of 

hawking, being a catalogue of books published in England 

between 1891 and 1943 together with criticism, to which 

is added a list of the most important books published 

prior to that period. London: Fielding, 1943. (SK 321 

B23) 

Belany, James Cockburn. A treatise upon falconry. Berwickupon-Tweed: 1841. (SK 321 B42) 

A brief outline of the character and habits of the 

different hawks principally used in British hawking, with proper instructions €or keeping, train - 

ing, and flying the birds. 

Bent, Arthur C. Life histories of North American birds of 

prey.* 2 vols. New York: Dover Publications, 1961. 

(QL 696 .A2 B47) 

One of a series of bulletins on the life history 

of North American birds. 
Berners, Juliana. The bake of Saint Albans, London: E. 

Stock, 1881, (SK 321 B52) 

Reproduced in facsimile from the original printed 

in 1486. Contains treatises on hawking, hunting, 

and cote amour. 

Bert, Edmund. Treatise on hawks and hawking, London: B, 

Reprinted from the original of 1619. Still considered of practical value to the falconer. 

Quaritch, 1892. (SK 321 B53r 

Blaine, Gilbert. Falconry. London: Philip Allan, 1936. 

The author's experiences form the basis of this 

work on hawks, their training and care. A glossary of technical terms is included. 

(SK 321 B63) 

Blome, Richard. Hawking; or faulconry.* London: Cresset 

Press, 1929. (SK 321 €365) 

Includes a history of falconry, Presents a study 

of the art: and practice of falconry: how to obtain the young birds, their care an 

BZ, Olav. Falcon catching & Norway with emphasis on the 

post reformation period. London: Norwegian University 

/ Boyer, Abel. Traite fauconnerie autourserie. Paris: 

Payot, 1948, (SI( 321. B79) 

A modern French work on the art of falconry, Contains drawings and photographs. 

Braess, Martin. Die Raubvggel als NaturdenkagLer.* Berlin: 

Gebrcder Borntraeger, 1913. (QL 696 .A2 B8l) 

Discusses the importance of birds of prey, economically, to science and to the world of learning, 

Also discusses the disappearance of birds of prey 

and laws effecting them. 

Brodrick, William. Falconers' favorites.* London: Taylor 

Consists of six large, beautifully colored plates 

with descriptive text. 

& Francie, 1865. (SK 321 B86) 

Brown, Philip E, and Waterston, George, The return oE the 

osprey, New York: Collins, 1962, (On order) 

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Bryden, Henry A, Enchantments of the field; chronicles & 

sport and wild life, London: Seeley, Service, 1930, 

(SK 31 B9) 

One section is devoted to a description and discussion of the peregrine falcon and cites experiences 

with the peregrine falcon. 

_I_- Bund f;r Falknerei, Greifvogelkunde und Greifvogelschutz 

angeschlossen dem Deutschen Jagdschutzverband. Deutschex 

Falkenorden, Dortmund: Deutscher Falkenorden, 1957-58, 

(SK 321 B94) 

A publication covering hawking activities in 

Germany for the years 1957-58, 

Burton, Richard F. Falconry the valley of the Indus,* 

London: J, Van Voorst, 1852. (SK 321 B97) 

Personal experiences of the author in the art of 

falconry as found in the Orient. 

Cade, Tom J, Ecology of the peregrine and gyrfalcon - 

lations Alaska. Berkley: University of California 

Press, 1960, (QL 696 .A2 C12) 

An ecological comparison of the peregrine and 

gyrfalcon population as it exists in Alaska in 

1960 so as to establish a background of information with which to interpret observations of these 

species over an extended period of time. 

Campbell, James, A treatise of modern faulconry: a . .shewing 

- the practice of faulconry in certain remote tines and 

countries .* Edinburgh: Balfour and Smellie for the 

author, 1773. (SK 321 C18) 

A discussion of the art of falconry in early times 

and as found in various remote countries. 

Cazalis de Fondouce, Paul. Vervelles pour les faucons et 

pour les chiens.* Montpellier: Impr. Generale du Midi, 

1909. (SK 321 C38) 

A brief but detailed study of famous French markings 

of falcons and dogs used from the 13th to the 15th 

Century. Based on archeological findings. 

Cerely, Stanley. The gyr falcon adventure. London: Collins, 

1955. (SK 321 C41) 

Observing and photographing wildlife, especially 

falcons , in Iceland. 

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Cox, Harding Edward de Fonblanque a Coursing and falconry, 

London: Longmans, Green, 1892. (SK 321 C87) 

Written by a past-master in the art of handling 

all hawks, brrt especially the passage peregrine. 

Craighead, Frank Cooper, Hawks in the hand; adventures 

hotography and falconry. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 

P939. (SK 3TC88) 

Describes the adventures of two American boys who 

make a hobby of training and photographing hawks, 

Daude de Tradas, The romance o_f Daude Pradas, called 

Dels auzels cassadors, Columbus: Ohio State University 

Press, 1945. (PC 3330 D3a) 

A treatise on goshawks, falcons, sparrow-hawks, 

nerlins, their types and characteristics and how 

to care for them. 

Deutscher Falkenorden, Zeitschift fb'r Falknerei Greifvogel- 

-kunde und - Greifvogelschutz, Doppelnumer: Verlag 

Deutscher Falknorden, 1953. (SIC 321 D48) 

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One issue of the publication issued by the German 

Order of Falconry. It contains articles on various facets of falconry, both historical and factual, 

Fisher, Albert KO The hawks and owls of the United States 

their relation to agriculture." U. S. Department of 

Agriculture, Division of Ornithology and Mamalogy. 

Bulletin 3. Washington: U. S. Government Printing 

Office, 1893. (QL 696 .A2 F53) 

This bulletin is intended to be a practical benefit 

to the farmer, Descriptions are given of all birds 

of prey so that the farmer may tell his friends from 

his foes and preserve the first and destroy the 

latter. 

Fisher, Charles Hawkins. Reminiscences of 2 falconer.* London: John C. Nimmo, 1901, (SK 321 F53) 

A personal narrative of falconry in the Nineteenth 

Century. 

Fleming, John Arnold. Falconry and falcons. London: Country 

Life, 1934. (SK 321 F59) 

An account of the hawk and its training for sport, 

with some excellent photographs of the birds in 

natural settings. 

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to which is added Freeman, Gage Earle, Practical )___---9 

- How 31 became falconer, London:: Horace Cox, 1869, 

(SK 321 F85) 

A practical text on the care of the birds and their 

use in hunting. 

. Falconry, its claims, history and practice.* London: 

Longmans, Green, 1859. (SK 321 F85f) 

A rare book by practical falconers. 

Friedrich 11, Emperor of Germany. The art & falconry, Boston: Branford, 1955. (SK 321 F91) 

A reprint of Wood's translation of 5 arte venandi 

cum avibus. The complete six books of an important 

Medieval treatise. I__ 

Hamonville, 3. C. L. T. d'. 5 vie des oiseaux; scenes d'apres 

nature. Paris: Bailliere, 1890. (QL 673 H22) 

A concise history of the life of birds. One section 

is devoted to the family of falcons. It deals with 

the various members of this bird family, their habits, 

the art of falconry and its importance in the Middle 

Ages. Also includes material on hunting of falcons. 

Karting, James E. BiSliotheca accipitraria; 5 catalogue of 

books ancient and modern relating to falconry..,.* 

don: 3. Quaritch, 1891. (SK 321 H32b) 

LonA bibliography of important material on falconry 

in 19 different languages. Introduction contains 

material on the history and art of falconry. 

_I__ . The --- birds of Shakespeare.* London: J. Van Voorst, 

1871. (PR 3045 H32) 

A literary search for allusions to birds, including 

falcons, found in Shakespeare's works. 

. Essays on sport and natural history.* London: Horace 

Cox, 1883. (QK 81 H32) 

Personal essays on many subjects, including falconry. 

, Hints on the management of hawks.* London: Cox, 1884. - 

(SK 321 H32) 

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A rare and excellent manual; with twelve maxims for 

falconers , 

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i-iausrnan, Leon Augustus, Birds northeaster2 North 

America. New Brunswick: Rut versity Press 

1948. (QL 696 .A2 H37) 

A description of the various species EQLI~~ inthe 

area, Includes falcons and hawks. 

Weatherley, Francis. The peregrine falcon _at the eyrie. 

New York: Scribner's, 1913. (SK 321 H44r 

The natural history of the wild peregrine, with many 

good photographs. 

Hege, Walter, et &e Deutsche Raubvogel.* Weimar: Alexander 

Dunker, 1933. (QL 696 .,A2 H46) 

A study of birds of prey to be found over wide 

stretches of Europe and Asia. 

The Hunter's encyclopedia. Raymond R. Camp, ed. Harrisburg, 

Stackpole and Hick, 1948. (Ref SK 33 H94) 

Includes a section on falconry and the various 

species of hawks found in North America. 

Illingworth, Frank. Falcons and falconry. London: Blandford, 1946. (SK 321 12) 

The author's experiences and methods in quest of 

the gyr-falcons in their cliff - face eyries. 

Jameson, E. W., Jr, The hawking of Japan, the history and 

development of Japanese falconry-.* Davis, Calif: The 

Author, 1962, (SK 321 53) 

A description of Japanese falconry. 

Knight, Charles W. R. Aristocrats of the air. London: 

Williams and Norgate, 1925. (QL 690 K7) 

Discusses the sport of falconry, its history and 

types of hawks used. 

Latham, Simon. Latham's faulconry, the faulcons lure and 

- cure,* London: Jackson, 1618. (SK 321 L35) 

A very rare and valuable work. 

Linder, Kurt. Die Deutsche Habichtslehre; das Beizbuchlein 

und seine Quellen. Eingeleitet und hrsg. von Kurt 

Linder, Berlin: Fi. DeGruyter, 1955. (SK 321 L74) 

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Gives the text of the "Beizbuechlein" in its entirety 

with extensive footnotes and detailed explanations 

and necessary translations into present day High 

German, The "Beizbuechlein" was the chief authoritative text on falconry in Germany. 

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Mavrogordato, John G. A hawk for the bush, Newton: C. T. 

A treatise on the training of short-winged hawks, 

A glossary and bibliography are included 

Branford, 1961, (GLMay, John Bichard, The hawks of North America; their field ---___I_ 

identification and feeding habits e New York: National 

Association of Audubon Societies, 1935. I 

(QL 696 .a M46) 

Many colored illustrations and excellent descrip - 

tions, listing areas where each is found. 

Melfor, James Eric Moulsdale. Notes on falconry. Cambridge, 

England: The Author, 1949. (SK 321 M52) 

A compilation of a series of four articles written 

for the beginner. 

Michell, Edward Blair. The art and practice of hawking. 

London: Methuen, 1900. (SK 321 M62) 

Thought to be one of the best texts in any language. 

Morais, C. de. veritable fauconnier.* Paris: Gabriel 

Quinet, 1683. (SK 321 M82) 

A very early French book on the art of falconry, 

dealing with the raising, keeping and training of 

the birds. 

Muller-Roder, E. Die - Beizjagd und der Falkensport; 2 alter 

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und -neuer - Zeit.* Leipzig: Ernest Rust, 1906. (SK 321 M95) 

The art of falconry in France, Germany and the 

Netherlands. 

Peabody Institute, Baltimore. Library. & exhibition -

on - the 

history of the lure and lore of falconry, L March - 30 

P

A ril - 1960.* Baltimore: 1961. (SK 321 P35) ------ 

Book includes a glossary of falconry terms; a history of falconry; a catalog of the exhibition at the 

Peabody Library on falconry; and a bibliography of 

material on falconry. 

A perfect booke -- for kepinge of sparhawkes poshawkes.* _. 

Written about 1575. 

ms. on vellum. London: Quaritch, 1886. (SK 321 P43) 

Now first printed from the original 

The introduction contains a catalog of early English 

books and manuscripts. In addition to the treatise, 

their is a glossary of terms used by falconers. 

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I A perfect booke & kepinge of sparhawkes goshawkes, 

London: Quaritch, 1886. Boston, C, T, Branford Co,, 

2957. (SK 321 P43 1957) 

Reprinted frm a 1575 manuscript, this is a short 

treatise on the care of hawks as practiced in the 

sixteenth century. 

Pestellini, Francesco, Falconeria rnoderna. Firenze: Editoriale Olimpia, 1941, (SK 321 P47) 

A modern work in Italian, illustrated with drawings 

and photographs. 

Peterson, Roger Tory. Birds over America.* New York: hdd, 

Mead, 1948. (QL 681 P48b) 

Contains information about falcons, particularly 

the peregrine. Excellent photographs. 

Phillott, I). C. Baz-nama-yi nasiri: a Persian treatise 

falconry. Translated by D. C. Phillott. Calcutta: 

Quaritch, 1908. (On order) 

Prestwich, Arthur A. Records of birds pf -bred in - captivity. 2nd ed. revised and enlarged, London: 1950. 

(QL 696 .A2 P94) 

The results of 30 years of collecting the record 

of birds bred in captivity. 

Riesenthal, Oskar von. Die RaubviSgel Deutschlands und des 

angrenzenden Mitteleuropas; DarstellunK und Beschreibun der in Deutschland und den benachbarten Landern 

__. von Mitteleuropa vorkommenden RaubvZgel.* Cassel, Germany: Verlag von Theodor Fischer, 1876. (SK 321 R56) 

Description of birds of prey found in Germany and 

the neighboring countries of Central Europe, 

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Russell, William Fletcher. Falconry; a handbook for hunters. 

New York: Scribner's, 1940. (SK-321 R96) 

The author's experiences in taming and training a 

hawk . 

Ruttledge, William. Falconry for beginners. London: British 

Falconer's Club, 1949. (z321 R98) 

A manual on the nature of hawks and falconry, considered by the British Falconer's Club to be suitable for beginners. 

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Salvin, Francis Henry. -

in - the British Isles," London: Van Voorst, 1 

Regarded as the "best 

art and practice of falconryei' Many c~lored plates 

of the birds and the implements. 

Shakespeare's England; an account of the life and manners of - his age.,.. Vol 2. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1917. 

(PR 2910 S52) 

Discussion of falconry during a period when hawking 

was an everyday preoccupation e 

Sourbets? G. Precis $.e- fauconnerie; contenant les indications 

necessaires pour affaiter et gouverner, les principaux 

oiseaux, vol. suivi & l'education & cormorane* Niort: 

L, Cloizot, 1887. (SK 321 S72) 

This French story of falconry includes a history of 

the sport, explains the characteristics of the bird, 

cites terms common to the sport, and describes how 

to care for falcons. 

Sprunt, Alexander, North American birds of New York: 

Based upon and supplementary to The hawks North 

America, by John Bichard May. 

Harper, 1955. (QL 696 .A2 S77) 

Stevens, Ronald. Laggard. London: Faber and Faber, 1943. 

(SF 21 S84) 

The author's reminiscence of English country life, 

includes experiences in hawking 

. Observations on modern falconry. Shrewsbury: Wilding, 1956. (SK 321 S840) 

Covers all aspects of falconry - equipment, train - 

ing, care , and use. 

. The taming of Genghis. London: Faber and Faber, 1956. 

(SK-1 S84) 

An account of experiences with a gyrfalcon. 

Tapp, Eberhard. Waidwerck und federspiel.* Strassburgh: 

Lander, 1542. (SK 321 T17) 

This interesting collection contains chapters on how 

to tame, train, and dress hunting birds; also how to 

treat their various ailments. 

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* Turberville, George. The booke of fa1conrie or 

London: Thomas Furfoot, 1611, (SK 321 T93) 

Author presents the writings of ~~QUS EE~~CQIX~S 

on the nature and properties of IS different hawks 

together with information on how to hunt and kill 

with them. A rare book on falconry. 

Vesey, Ernest B. In search crf the pyr-falcon: an account of - a trip to North-west Iceland IoIyI Ernest Lewis (pseudo),* 

London: Constable, 1938. (QL 696 .A2 V57) 

Experiences on a trip to Iceland to see the gyrfalcon in flight and to bring back some young falcons. 

Yon Michaelis, H. Birds of the gauntlet, London: Hutchinson, 

About the birds the author has known in South Africa. 

Many excellent drawings and sketches, 

1952, (QL 696 .A2 V94) 

. Wings of the wild.* Cape Town: Union of South 

Africa, Central News Agency, Ltd,, 1953. (QL 673 V44) -. 

A beautifully illustrated work by a South African 

artist and naturalist. Contains chapters OR hawks 

as well as other birds. 

Waller, Renz. Der wiide Falk mein Gesell. Neudamm: Neumann, 1937. (SK 321 W19) 

A brief account of falconry as seen by an accomplished 

artist, whose drawings from nature are well reproduced. 

White, Terence Hanbury. The goshawk. New York: Putnam, 1952. 

(SK 321 W58) 

The author's experiences attempting to tame and train 

a goshawk. 

Willemsen, Carl A. Die Falkenjagd..,.* Leipzig: Im InselThe art of hunting with falcons, pictures are from 

Friedrich 11's The art of falconry. 

Verlag, 1943. (SK 321 W69) 

Woodford, Michael. Manual of falconry .... U. S, ed, Newton, 

Mass: C, T. Branford, 1960. (SK 321 W88) 

A valuable book for the beginning falconer. It 

gives information on the physiology and pathology 

of birds of prey and full details on their manning, 

managing and training. 

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Allen, Durward L. Bullet bird, -

Field and - Stream 65:4Sff, 

October 1960. 

Describes flying speed, nesting and migratory 

habits of the falcon. 

Clark, Stanley. Birds of the R,A.F., New York Times Maga- 

- zine pp. 46-47, 6 March 1949. 

Use of the falcon to clear the R.A.F. airfields 

of small birds which cause dangerous accidents on 

take - off, during flight and landing. 

Craighead, Frank C., Jr. Adventures with birds of prey, 

National Geographic Magazine 72:109-134, July 1937, * - Author describes experiences training and hunting with several Cooper's hawks. 

Craighead, John and Frank. Life with an Indian prince, 

National Geographic 81:235-272, February 1942, 

As guests of a Maharaja's brother, two young 

American naturalists study age- old methods of 

hunting with trained falcons and cheetahs, 

Falconry News and Notes 2 no 1, September 1958. 

Journal of the Falconry Club of America. 

Contains articles of personal experiences with 

various kinds of hawks. 

Farb, Peter. Hawks: the most perfect organism in feathers, 

Describes the physical make up of the hawks, their 

skills and adaptations, 

Audubon Magazine 60:124-129, May 1958, 

Fowler, Frederick Hall. Week-ends with the prairie falcon, 

National Geographic 67:611-626, May 1935. 

A commuter finds recreation in scaling - cliffs to __ 

observe the nest, life and flying habits of these 

elusive birds. 

Fuertes, Louis Agassiz. Falconry, the sport of kings, gtional Geographic 38:429-460, December 1920. 

A noted naturalist traces the history of falconry, 

describes the birds and equipment. 

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Gilbert, Bil. Paean to a winge hunter, Sports Illustrated 

18350-55, 4 February 1963, 

Author tells of the joys of falconry, The mamagernent and training of the hawks is described, 

Heiberg, Harrison H. D,, Jr. The US@ Academy falcons, Falconry News and Notes 2 no 2:4-16, November 1959. 

An article describing the history, training, and 

care of the USAF Academy falcons. Major Heiberg, 

formerly in charge of cadet activities at the 

Academy, served also as falconer. 

Hunn, Max. Teaching school for falcons, Popular Mechanics 

107:81-85ffY May 1957, 

Discusses the care, management and training of 

falcons. 

Illingworth, F. Hunting the Arctic gyr, Travel 88:22-25, 

December 1946. 

The author's experiences in capturing specimens of 

the gyr-falcon, found north of the sixtieth latitude. 

Mannix, Daniel P. Bird without friends, Holiday- 28:21ff, 

October 1960. 

Author describes experiences training and hunting 

with a Cooper*s hawk, 

Pough, Richard H. Hawks aloft, Natural History 46:146-151, 

Discusses varied characteristics, flying ability, 

eating habits, etc, of birds grouped under the 

general term hawk, 

October 1940. 

Robinson, Henry M. Killer bird, Holiday 21:78-79ffY May 1957. 

Discusses the management and training of hawks, 

Weinstein, Marybeth. Falcon flies for the Air Force, New York 

Times Magazine pp. 46ff, 9 October 1955. 

The falcon as a mascot of the Air Force Academy. 

Includes a discussion of the history and art of 

falconry , 

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Baer, We E. Jagd-Falken, 1 portfolio with 10 lithographs, 

no. 49 of a limited edition. 

USAF Academy. Fact Sheet: The Falcon, n.d. 

13 hu Force, UShFA/5-2718-1