Count Falcon Of The Eyrie: A Narrative Wherein Are Set Forth The Adventures Of Guido Orrabelli Dei Flachi During A Certain Autumn Of His Career (1903)

By Clinton Scollard

Book Overview

Count Falcon of the Eyrie is a narrative written by Clinton Scollard and published in 1903. The book tells the story of Guido Orrabelli Dei Flachi, a nobleman who embarks on a series of adventures during a particular autumn of his life. As the title suggests, Count Falcon of the Eyrie centers around the character of Guido, who is known for his bravery, cunning, and skill as a falconer.The book is set in Italy, and it paints a vivid picture of the country's landscape, culture, and history. Guido's adventures take him to various parts of Italy, where he encounters a range of characters, from bandits and thieves to noblewomen and knights. Along the way, he uses his wits and his falconry skills to overcome obstacles and enemies, and he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, honor, and love.The narrative style of Count Falcon of the Eyrie is engaging and fast-paced, with plenty of action and suspense to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Scollard's prose is rich and descriptive, evoking the sights, sounds, and smells of Italy in vivid detail. The book is also notable for its portrayal of falconry, which is a central theme throughout the story.Overall, Count Falcon of the Eyrie is a thrilling adventure tale that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, action and adventure, and stories of heroism and bravery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164613944
• ISBN13: 9781164613947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"