Download or read book Histories of Game Strains History of Cockfighting Series written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Histories Of Game Strains (History Of Cockfighting Series) Originally published in the early 1900's, this book is now rare and much sought after in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it using the original text with its numerous vintage black and white photos. Four hundred and fifteen pages contain twenty eight detailed articles by well known Cockers and Game Fowl breeders of that era, most notably C.A. Finsterbusch, G.W. Means and D.H. Pierce. Contents Include: - Wisconsins Red Shufflers. - Blue Boones. - Grey Tormentors. - The Miner Blues. - Clairbornes. - Sid Taylors. - Black Roundheads. - Rhett Morgan Fowl. - Walker Mugwumps. - Gregory Tassels. - Red Cubans. - French and Belgian Cocks. - The Asil. - Mahoney Gulls. - Volunteers. - Malay Fowl. - Fardowns. -Grimme Fowl. - Hammond Gordons. - John Stone Fowl. - Cocks and Cockers in South America. - Secret Ways of Nature. - Steel Fighters. - English Game Fowl. - Alabama Roundheads. - Methods of Conditioning Cocks. - Experience in Breeding. Nursing Cocks. Assembled in these chapters is much comprehensive information on Game Fowl Strains, History, Records, Breeding and Fighting Tips, and many Rare Vintage Photos. This is a fascinating read for all Game Fowl enthusiasts and historians, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Histories of Game Strains written by and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Game Fowl Its Origin and History written by R. A. McIntyre and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of R.A. McIntyre's book "The Game Fowl Its Origin and History" is a historical guide to the breeding and keeping of Game Fowl Chickens for fighting purposes. Written in 1906 and published originally by Grit and Steel during a period when the breeding and fighting of Game Fowls were a popular sport, this classic text on Game Fowl contains a treasure trove of information on the breeding and keeping of Game Fowl. Chapters include The Origin and History of Game Fowl, Famous Strains and Breeders, Cocking in Ireland, Cocking in Spain, Oriental Cock-fighting, The United States, Famous Cockpits, Breeding, Brood Stock, The Cock and the Hen, Mating Game Fowl, Breeding To Feather and Color, Inbreeding, Crossing, Breeding Places, Stags and Family Fights, Dubbing, Cocking Mains, Matching For Battle, The Cock House and Equipment and more. Also included is a treasury of rules on cockfighting, as well as descriptions and histories of numerous varieties of Game Fowl. 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. This book is presented as part of large series of educational material on the history and raising of numerous chicken breeds. The material presented herein contains information on the sport of cock fighting and is intended to be strictly for educational purposes with the purpose of enlightening Game Fowl breeders about the history of their breed. Publication of the material is neither an endorse
Download or read book Histories of Game Strains written by and published by . This book was released on 1928* with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Game Fowl written by R. A. McIntyre and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cocking Science History of Cockfighting Series written by Old Family and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COCKING SCIENCE by "OLD FAMILY" - Originally published in 1939 and never before reprinted. This edition is republished as part of Read Country Book's "History of Cockfighting" series. The book was written as a guide for the Game Fowl Beginner and its 88 pages cover, "The Breeding, Rearing, Conditioning and Fighting of Game Fowl From a Scientific Point of View." It shows the best methods for 'Pure-Line Breeding' as well as scientific formulae for developing strains. It is a fascinating and informative book, written in plain english, containing much advice that is still of practical use to poultry breeders today. A must for the cockfighting historian. Chapters are: Types, Selecting the Trio, Conformation, The Hen, Breeding Requirements, inbreeding, Culling, Dubbing, Walking, Care of Coop-walked Fowl, The Keep, Feed in Keep, Breeding Fundamentals, Mendel's Laws, Mendelian Methods, Hybridization, The 4-Way Cross, Diseases: Roup, Chicken Pox, White Diarrhea, Pullorum Disease, Salpingitis, Aspergillosis, Cholera.
Download or read book The Art of Cockfighting A Handbook for Beginners and Old Timers written by Arch Ruport and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Cockfighting and how it is practised in certain parts of the World where it is still legal. In Britain it has been a forbidden sport for more than 150 years, although it is said that in country parts, that it ceased much later than that time. Many people keep Game Fowl purely for interest and this book is reissued in the hope that many of the sections relating to the history, feeding, conditioning and other aspects of keeping these birds will be of great interest. Contents Include: History Selection of a Strain, Basic Strains, The Hen Breeding and Breeding Systems The House Caring for Brood Fowl Rearing Game Chickens, Stages in the Life History of a Gamecock Dubbing Stags The Farm Walk Coop Walks, Movable and Stationary Getting Ready for Battle Trimming out for Battle Six Good Keeps Conditioning Powders and Drugs Tools of the Trade Gaffs Heeling Cocks for Battle In the Pit Handling and Nursing in the Pit The Referee After the Battle Methods of Conducting Cockfights
Download or read book Origin and History of the Game Fowl written by J W Cooper M D and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of J.W. Coopers' book "Game Fowls, their Origin and History" is a historical guide to the breeding and keeping of Game Fowl Chickens. Written in 1869 during a period when the breeding and fighting of Game Fowls were a popular sport, this classic text on Game Fowl provides a complete history on the sport of cock fighting. Chapters include details on The Origin and History of Game Fowl, Cocks and Cocking in England, Cocks and Cocking in Ireland, Peculiarities of Game Fowl, Rules of the Pit, Directions for Keeping Game Cocks, Breeds and Strains, Remarks on Breeding and Crossing, Breeding in and in, The Pleasure of Raising Games, Dubbing Game Fowl, Rules for Gafting, Breeding Cocks, Breeding Hens, Hatching Eggs, Care of Chicks, Diseases and much more. Also included are rare details about the historic strains and bloodlines of game fowl including Counterfeits, Sergeants, Virginia Grays, Clippers, Tartars, Thompson Whites, Claibornes, Old Nicks, Baltimore Top Knots, Rattlers, Earl Derbys, White Hackles, Lord Seftons, Bob Mace Shufflers, Billy Beards, Eslin, Red Strychnines, Tilthammers, Irish Reds, Gad Muffs, Kentucky Games, Rigdons and dozens of others. 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. This book is presented as part of large series of educational material on the history and raising of numerous chicken breeds. The material presented herein contains information on the sport of cock fighting and is intended to be strictly for educational purposes with the purpose of enlightening Game Fowl breeders about the history of their breed. Publication of the material is neither an endorse
Download or read book History of Game Strains written by Warren T. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Courage The Story Of Modern Cockfighting written by Tim Pridgen and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1938. This early works is a comprehensive and illustrated look at the subject of Cock-Fighting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
Download or read book Handling and Nursing the Game Cock written by Alexander Corbet Dingwall and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Old English Game Fowl Its History Description Management Breeding and Feeding written by Herbert Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Cockfighting written by George Ryley Scott and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cocker Containing Every Information to the Breeders and Amateurs of That Noble Bird the Game Cock History of Cockfighting Series written by W. Sketchley and published by Read Country Books. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE COCKER; Containing Every Information to the Breeders and Amateurs Of that Noble Bird, THE GAME COCK. By W. Sketchley. Originally published in 1814, this rare early work on the Game Cock is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and engravings. The author was born and bred in Staffordshire, a part of the country high in repute for its love of the Game Cock and Cocking. This important historical work contains a wealth of knowledge and experience gained over a period of fifty years as a top breeder of fighting cocks. The book's one hundred and fifty four pages are divided into two sections. The first contains detailed chapters on: Breeding. - Trials. - Remarks on the Change in Constitution. - Remarks on Steady Breeding. - The Necessity of Making Trials. - Bad Constitution in Cocks. - Some Favourite Breeds of Cocks. - Cockfeeders. - Cock Match Articles and Rules. - More Remarks on Breeding. - Matching etc. The second section consists of specially designed pages for keeping records: Pedigrees of Brood Cocks, Hens, or Pullets. - Names and Characters of Cocks. - Accounts of Cocks. - Bags in stock. - Memorandums. - Accounts. Having reproduced this book from an original first edition, the publishers decided to retain a small number of interesting hand written notes in the records section. These were made in 1825 by the original owner. This is a fascinating read for any Game Fowl enthusiast or historian, and also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest poultry books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasinglyexpensive. Read Country Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Game Fowls Their Origin and History written by John W. Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
Download or read book Game Fowls Their Origin and History with a Description of the Breeds Strains and Crosses written by John W Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Royal Past Time of Cock Fighting written by R. A. A Lover of the Sport and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of the famous work "The Royal Past Time of Cock Fighting" is a facsimile of one of the earliest English language books ever written on Game Fowl and cock fighting. Written in 1709 by an individual identified only as "R.H., A Lover of the Sport," this very rare book was later reprinted in a numbered limited edition of only one hundred copies in May of 1899. This special reprint was created utilizing one of the very few surviving copies of that special 1899 facsimile edition. Subtitled "the Art of Breeding, Feeding, Fighting and Curing cocks of the Game. Published purely for the good, and benefit of all such as take delight in that Royal, and War-like Sport," this interesting historic title offers a very rare look at Game Fowl breeding and the sport of cock fighting as it was practiced in England over three hundred years ago. 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. This book is presented as part of large series of educational material on the history and raising of numerous chicken breeds. The material presented herein contains information on the sport of cock fighting and is intended to be strictly for educational purposes with the purpose of enlightening Game Fowl breeders about the history of their breed. Publication of the material is neither an endorsement, nor a criticism of its contents.
