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This antiquarian volume contains a large collection of articles on mallards, the mandarin, the Aylesbury, the Muscovy, and many other breeds of duck. Containing a wealth of information, detailed descriptions, economic qualities, and histories of the breeds, this profusely illustrated guide constitutes an invaluable resource for the duck enthusiast. It will make for a great addition to any collection of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Comparative Studies on the Behavior of Anatinae', 'Domestic Geese and Ducks', 'Domestic Poultry: A Practical Treatise on the Preferable Breeds of Farm-Yard Poultry', 'Ducks and Duck Breeding', 'Races of Domestic Poultry', 'The Care and Propagation of Ornamental Waterfowl', etcetera. We are proud to republish this book, now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to hawks and hawking, with information on selection, feeding, care and management, training, breeding, and more. This detailed and timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in the subject, and would make for a great addition to collections of antiquarian sporting literature. Contents include: ¿How to make a Short-Winged Hawke Good, with Good Conditions¿, ¿How to Reclaime a Hawke from any Ill Condition¿, ¿Teacheth Cures for all Knowne griefes and Diseases¿. ¿The Description of the Rammish Hawke¿, ¿A Pre-admonition to the Reader¿, ¿To reclaime a Hawke that will carry a Partridge into a Tree¿, etcetera. Many antiquarian texts such as this, especially those dating back to the 1900s and before, are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1891.