The Dovecote - Natural History and Management of Domestic Pigeons

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.Dixon, E. S. is the author of 'The Dovecote - Natural History and Management of Domestic Pigeons', published 2007 under ISBN 9781406787429 and ISBN 1406787426.