This special edition of 'Moubray's Treatise on Domestic and Ornamental Poultry' was written by John Lawrence, and first published in 1854, making it over 160 years old. The author, John Lawrence, originally published the book under one of his pseudonyms, Bonnington Moubray. This version was revised and considerably expanded by L.A. Meall. The book contains sections on Primitive Domestication and Early Notices of Fowls, Domestication of Fowls in England, Natural History of Gallinaceous Birds, Description of the Different Species of Fowls, Poultry Houses and Yards, Diseases of Poultry, Diseases of Pigeons, and more. This epic tome on Domestic and Ornamental birds is an absolutely essential read, and a must-have for all Pigeon and Poultry breeders. 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.\