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This 7 page paper focuses on the history of this art, particularly with respect to the part it played in terms of social class. Much of the paper focuses on falconry as it was practiced during the middle ages. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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casts of at least two (Masefield; Wood and Fyfe as cited in Ellis and Bednarz 14). These and many other observations have been made concerning falconry which is the use
of hawks for hunting, a practice that has been witnessed over several millenniums. Some might ask why anyone would use birds to hunt and why is falconry considered to be
a higher echelon activity. The reason birds are used for hunting is because falcons can dive at speeds between 150 and 250 per hour and can see about five
times as well as do people (Hein 40). Therefore, when trained properly, these birds are truly an asset in a hunt. Further, it requisites more than other types of hunting
activity in terms of time, skill and technique. Falconry is considered to be an art form due the strong connection that develops between the falcon and its trainer (40).
It is believed that falconry originated in China more than 3,000 years ago and only after that spread to Egypt, India, and Persia (Hein 40). It was first regularly practiced
in England in 1100 A.D. (40). While there are many interesting facts about the art of falconry, perhaps the most intriguing is its historical and social significance. Falconry was
a high end sport, one practiced by those who were elevated in terms of their social status, and something equated with chivalry. The early Tudor court succeeded in projecting
an image of magnificence which was suitable for a strong dynasty in the transition of a wealthy and cultured realm (Gunn 15). Some of the things that royalty delved
into was the art of creating and indulging in intriguing sport. For example, civic pageantry and royal portraiture had naturally attracted the attention of historians (15). While sitting for
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