The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History of Chickens - Couverture rigide

Percy, Pam

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ISBN 10 : 0896585573 ISBN 13 : 9780896585577

Editeur : Voyageur Press, 2003

Synopsis

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That is just about the only question that isn't answered in this book, which pays tribute to this popular poultry. In an easy-to-read style, Pam Percy provides a colourful, entertaining account of chicken history; chicken breeds; the chicken's role in art and pop culture, myth, legend, religion, and folklore; plus information on chicken collectibles. With all this and more -- including a wide selection of words and phrases inspired by chicks, technical poultry terms, and instructions on how to say cock-a-doodle-doo in different languages and other trivia -- The Complete Chicken has something for every chicken lover. The light-hearted yet informative text is complemented by delightful illustrations, including photographs of different breeds. Also depicted are images of chickens in pop culture, chickens in advertisements, chicken collectibles (chickenalia) and popular poultry.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Pam Percy provides a colorful, egg-straordinarily entertaining account of chicken history; breeds; the world of chicken collectibles; and the chicken’s role in art, pop culture, myth, legend, religion, and folklore. The lighthearted yet informative text is complemented by delightful illustrations and photographs. Whether you’ve been a longtime fan of chickens or have recently become fascinated by these captivating creatures, you’ll find something to crow about in The Complete Chicken. Which came first the chicken or the egg? That's just about the only question about chickens that isn't answered in The Complete Chicken... 

In this book, you'll also find a wide selection of words and phrases inspired by chicks, technical poultry terms, instructions on how to say "cock-a-doodle-doo" in different languages, as well as other trivia. This comprehensive look at chickens makes it easy to see how these birds have captured our imagination. 

Biographie de l'auteur

Pam Percy has been raising chickens as a hobby since 1986 on her five acre property. She has been researching chickens in art, history, and literature for nearly a decade, and this book is the result of that research. Percy is also executive producer of Hotel Milwaukee, a comedy variety program on Wisconsin Public Radio.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Voyageur Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0896585573
• ISBN 13: 9780896585577
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible