The Baz-nama-yi Nasiri : A Persian treatise on falconry by Taymur Mirza
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"The Bāz-nāma-yi Nāṣirī: A Persian Treatise on Falconry" by Taymur Mirza is a comprehensive guide on falconry written in the late 19th century. This treatise provides an in-depth exploration of the different species of hunting birds, their training, and their management in sport, reflecting the author's extensive experience and knowledge in the field of hunting with birds of prey. The opening of "The Bāz-nāma-yi Nāṣirī" sets the stage by introducing the author,
Taymur Mirza, as a prince well-versed in hunting, who wrote the treatise as a legacy to those passionate about falconry. It describes the historical backdrop of his life, including the political turmoil following the death of his grandfather, Fatḥ ʿAlī Shāh, and details his personal journey, including travels to England and eventually returning to Persia. The introduction presents the purpose of the treatise, to both celebrate the art of falconry and serve as a practical manual for enthusiasts, outlining the species of hawks used in the sport and the intricacies involved in their training and care. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taymur Mirza, Prince, grandson of Fath Ali Shah, Shah of Iran, -1875? |
|---|---|
| Translator | Phillott, D. C. (Douglas Craven), 1860-1930 |
| LoC No. | 53050415 |
| Title | The Baz-nama-yi Nasiri : A Persian treatise on falconry |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Bernard Quaritch, 1908. |
| Credits | MFR, A Marshall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Falconry -- Iran |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74303 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74303-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 842 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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