Hawks and Roses

Hawks and Roses by Jim Ure. Published by Peregrine Smith Book/Gibbs Smith Publisher, Layton, UT, 1991. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Hardbound in Glassine Protected DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. 162 Pgs. ISBN 0879053739. LCCN 90-49741. For thirteen years the Ure family nursed injured birds back to health, powerful birds that soar through canyons and float on the wind: hawks, eagles, and owls. The goal of the family's rehabilitation program was to release the birds back into the wild. In this book we share the joy of release. In a style that is lyrical, often humorous, and always personal, the author presents an engrossing look at relationships between humans and raptors. Illustrated with 25 photos of special birds, and it includes a glossary of bird and falconry terms. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14046.