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.