OLD POULTRY BREEDS. By Fred Hams. Shire Album No. 35.

(1978) 3rd edition reprint. 8vo stapled paperback (148 x 210mm). Pp40. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography.

Good concise discussion of many old British breeds of chickens and bantams, with a lot of historical background, and many good colour photographs and illustrations. Covers "the influence of cock-fighting and poultry shows, and the breeds imported from Asia, America and Europe". Includes a chapter on turkeys. Sections include: Asiatic breeds; British breeds; Mediterranean breeds; Other European breeds; Composite breeds; The utility poultry strains; The true bantams; Bantams as miniatures of large fowl; Turkeys; The poultry clubs; Further reading; Places to visit. Shire Album no. 35.