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About The Book: The Baz-nama-yi Nasiri: A Persian Treatise on Falconry, translated by Douglas Craven Phillott, is a detailed and scholarly English rendering of a classical Persian manual on falconry. Originally composed for Nasir al-Din Shah of Persia, the text explores the art and science of training and hunting with falcons, covering bird selection, care, diseases, and hunting techniques. Phillott's translation preserves the cultural richness and technical depth of the original, offering insights into Persian aristocratic traditions and medieval ornithology. This work remains an important resource for historians, falconers, and scholars interested in Persian literature, hunting practices, and Middle Eastern natural history. About The Translator: Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Craven Phillott (1860–1930) was a British army officer, scholar, and linguist who served in India and Persia. A specialist in Urdu, Persian, and Hindustani, he translated and authored numerous works on language, falconry, and cultural history. Notable publications include The Baz-nama-yi Nasiri (1908), a Persian treatise on falconry, and Hindustani Stumbling Blocks (1909). Phillott also explored Arabic and Persian literary traditions, bird lore, and hunting practices in journal articles for the Asiatic Society of Bengal. His scholarship reflects a deep engagement with Eastern languages and customs, making him a prominent orientalist of his era. The Title 'The Baz-nama-yi Nasiri: A Persian Treatise on Falconry written/authored/edited by Translator: Douglas Phillot', published in the year 1908. The ISBN 9789371696371 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 230 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Birds of prey. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.