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The poultry book ; comprising the characteristics, management, breeding, and medical treatment of poultry; being the results of personal observation and the practice of the best breeders, including Captain W. W. Hornby, R. N.; Edward Bond, esq.; Thomas Sturgeon, esq. ... and others

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1853]
Call number: 403035
Creator: Wingfield, William(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 26 cm
Associated people: Johnson, George W. (1802-1886.); Weir, Harrison, (1824-1906.)
Associated organization: Leighton Bros. (London, England)
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