Download or read book An Introduction to the Dovecote Pigeons in History and Literature written by E. S. Dixon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores pigeons and their use in literature. From the mediaeval period through Shakespeare to the modern era.
Download or read book The Dovecote and the Aviary written by Edmund Saul Dixon and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dovecote written by E. S. Dixon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is special re-print edition of the 1st edition of the Rev. E.S. Dixon's legendary book "The Dovecote." Published in 1851, this is considered one of the most important works of the 19th Century on Domestic Pigeons. Original copies of this book are extremely rare and often sell for hundreds of dollars. This book features insights into all the breeds of Fancy, Utility and Flying pigeons that were known in England during the second half of the 19th Century such as Runts, Trumpeters, Archangels, Nuns, Turbits, Flying Tumblers, Helmets, Pouters and Croppers, Carriers, Antwerps, Frillbacks and others. Chapters include Introduction to Pigeons, Management of Pigeons, The Classiication of Pigeons, Domestic Pigeons, Pigeons Which Are Both Wild and Domestic and Pigeons Not Capable of True Domestication. This is one of the most authorative books of its kind and still pertinent to pigeon fanciers over 160 years later. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book The Dovecote written by E. S. Dixon and published by Read Country Books. This book was released on 2007-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1851. First editions are now extremely rare and very expensive. One of the first books to deal in comprehensive detail with the management, history, natural history and types of domestic and wild pigeons. The illustrated contents include chapters on: Earliest History - Domestication - Legends and Superstitions - Breeding and Management - Classifications - Breeds - Carriage, Flight and Colouring - Natural History - etc. This fascinating book will appeal greatly to all pigeon enthusiasts and contains much advice and information which is still of practical use today.
Download or read book The Dovecote and the Aviary written by Edmund Saul Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Dovecote and the Aviary: Being Sketches of the Natural History of Pigeons and Other Domestic Birds in a Captive State; With Hints for Their Management The researches requisite to complete the volume on "Ornamental and Domestic Poultry" naturally put the writer in possession of many a clue towards the better understanding of the natures of other domestic, captive, and familiar birds. The following pages may therefore be looked upon as an almost necessary sequel to the former work. The object has been to ascertain the place which certain genera and species are likely eventually to take, in respect to their association with mankind, and to obtain a cognizance of the circumstances most immediately connected with that relationship. The writer is fully aware that it is not easy for him to answer and explain several of the objections that may be urged against the theoretical views he has ventured to state; but he is also both extensively read and practically experienced in the still greater difficulties and inconsistencies of the progressive hypothesis of domesticated creatures. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Dovecote and the Aviary written by E. S. Dixon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-14 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special edition of 'The Dovecote and the Aviary' was written by Rev. E.S. Dixon, and first published in 1851, making it over one-hundred-and-sixty years old - a truly antiquarian text. The book contains sections on Management of Pigeons, Classification of Pigeons, Domestic Pigeons, Pigeons Which Are Both Domestic and Wild, Pigeons Not Capable of True Domestication, The Crested Turkey, The Water Hen, and more. This fantastic old book is an essential addition to the libraries of all Pigeon breeders, and all those interested in the historical aspect of the fancy. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
Download or read book The Dovecote and the Aviary written by Edmund Saul Dixon and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1849, this fascinating volume provides insight into the world of domestic birds, including their behavior, diet, and breeding habits. A must-read for any aspiring bird enthusiast. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Superdove written by Courtney Humphries and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we see pigeons as lowly urban pests and how did they become such common city dwellers? Courtney Humphries traces the natural history of the pigeon, recounting how these shy birds that once made their homes on the sparse cliffs of sea coasts came to dominate our urban public spaces. While detailing this evolution, Humphries introduces us to synanthropy: The concept that animals can become dependent on humans without ceasing to be wild; they can adapt to the cityscape as if it were a field or a forest. Superdove simultaneously explores the pigeon's cultural transformation, from its life in the dovecotes of ancient Egypt to its service in the trenches of World War I, to its feats within the pigeon-racing societies of today. While the dove is traditionally recognized as a symbol of peace, the pigeon has long inspired a different sort of fetishistic devotion from breeders, eaters, and artists—and from those who recognized and exploited the pigeon's astounding abilities. Because of their fecundity, pigeons were symbols of fertility associated with Aphrodite, while their keen ability to find their way home made them ideal messengers and even pilots. Their usefulness largely forgotten, today's pigeons have become as ubiquitous and reviled as rats. But Superdove reveals something more surprising: By using pigeons for our own purposes, we humans have changed their evolution. And in doing so, we have helped make pigeons the ideal city dwellers they are today. In the tradition of Rats, the book that made its namesake rodents famous, Superdove is the fascinating story of the pigeon's journey from the wild to the city—the home they'll never leave.
Download or read book Pigeons Doves and Dovecotes written by M. D. L. Roberts and published by Gold Cockerel Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide covers keeping pigeons in polecotes, wallcotes and aviaries beginner's breeds, types of housing, pigeons and gardens, how to set up a breeding colony, breeding and management, pigeon predators and health. There are chapters on the origin and history of the domestic pigeon.
Download or read book A Book of Dovecotes written by Arthur Cooke and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is special re-print edition of Arthur Cooke's book "A Book of Dovecotes," which was first published in 1920. Though not as old or as rare as many other books in this Classic Pigeon Book series, this work if of immense historical importance because it speaks with great authority on the magnificent dovecotes and other pigeon houses which once dotted Europe and elsewhere. Wonderfully illustrated. It should be of interest not only to pigeon fanciers, but also those interested in historical architecture, landscaping and self sufficiency. Original copies of this book are hard to find and are quite valuable, sometimes selling for over $500. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book The Dovecote and the Aviary Being Sketches of the Natural History of Pigeons and Other Domestic Birds in a Captive State with Hints for Their Management by Rev E S Dixon written by E. S. Dixon and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pigeon in History written by Jean Hansell and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to Keeping and Caring for the Domesticated Pigeon written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-10-13 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to keeping pigeons, and includes historical information, tips for the general care and management of pigeons, and a wealth of other interesting information related to pigeons. Written in simple, plain language and full of interesting and practicable information, this book is perfect for the pigeon enthusiast, and would make for a great addition to collections of pigeon related literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'Management of Pigeons', 'Classification of Pigeons', and 'Domestic Pigeons'. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on pigeons.
Download or read book A Book of Dovecotes written by Arthur Owens Cooke and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dovecotes written by Peter Hansell and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains why it was important to keep pigeons and describes the wide variety of buildings that were constructed to house them over the years.
Download or read book Pigeons written by Andrew D. Blechman and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “quirky, endlessly entertaining” look at the surprising history of the pigeon (Simon Winchester). Domesticated since the dawn of man, pigeons have been used as crucial communicators in war by every major historical superpower from ancient Egypt to the United States and are credited with saving thousands of lives. They have been worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace. Charles Darwin relied heavily on pigeons to help formulate and support his theory of evolution. Yet today they are reviled as “rats with wings.” To research this lively history of the humble pigeon, the author traveled across the United States and Europe to meet with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters in a quest to find out how we came to misunderstand one of mankind’s most helpful and steadfast companions. Pigeons captures a Brooklyn man’s quest to win the Main Event (the pigeon world’s equivalent of the Kentucky Derby), as well as a convention dedicated to breeding the perfect bird. The author participates in a live pigeon shoot where entrants pay $150; he tracks down Mike Tyson, the nation’s most famous pigeon lover; he spends time with Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Pigeon Handler; and he sheds light on a radical “pro-pigeon underground” in New York City. In Pigeons, Andrew D. Blechman reveals for the first time the remarkable story behind this seemingly unremarkable bird. “A quick and thoroughly entertaining read, Pigeons will leave readers chuckling at the quirky characters and pondering surprising pigeon facts.” —Audubon Magazine “Manages to illuminate not merely the ostensible subject of the book, but also something of the endearing, repellent, heroic, and dastardly nature of that most bizarre of breeds, Homo sapiens.” —Salon.com
Download or read book The Dove cote Or The Art of Breeding Pigeons written by Joshua Dinsdale and published by . This book was released on 1740 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
