Author

BURTON, Richard Francis.

Title

Falconry in the Valley of the Indus.

Published, Date

Van Voorst, London,1852.

Description

First edition. 8vo., xv, 107pp., 4 lithograph plates, original brown blindstamped cloth gilt, light wear, an excellent copy.

Note

Only 500 copies printed. "This book is today considered a classic, although it created little stir at the time of its appearance. Much in demand among collectors of Burtoniana, it is an intriguing excursion into a pastime which almost predictably appealed to a man of Burton's temperament. The work is set in Sind during 1845 and 1846, when Burton enjoyed many happy hours with the region's accomplished falconers" (Casada).

References

Penzer 41; Cassada 34.

Stock Number

83271