Edmund Bert's Treatise on Hawkes and Hawking is a detailed guide to the training and care of hawks. Written in the 17th century, this book provides valuable insights into the techniques and practices of falconry, a popular sport among the nobility at the time. Bert covers a wide range of topics, from choosing and preparing a hawk to hunting and treating common diseases. His methods were highly successful, and he was known to have trained a goshawk that could kill up to ten partridges in a single day. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of falconry or the care and training of hawks.