:Roger Upton’s reputation as chronicler of the noble art and skills of falconry is unrivalled, and his knowledge of and passion for the sport are well known. This updated version of Arab Falconry – History of a way of Life has been commissioned by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage ( ADACH) and includes new photographs and paintings by the author’s son, Mark Upton, a highly talented artist specializing in hawks, hounds and horses, and a dedicated falconer. Exploring the mystique of falconry in the Middle East, Arab Falconry is illustrated throughout with photographs of hawks of every kind and in every circumstance, and is embellished with intricate line drawings to explain all aspects of falconry, including trapping, training, furniture and quarry. Roger Upton draws on more than half a century of personal experience of falconry in the Middle East and elsewhere. His account is essential reading for anyone with an interest in this ancient art and its practitioners.ر