The Game Fowl, Part 3: For the Pit or the Spit (1877)

The Game Fowl, Part 3: For The Pit Or The Spit is a book written by George Pickering Burnham and published in 1877. This book is the third part of a series that focuses on the breeding, raising, and training of game fowl, which are chickens that are bred specifically for cockfighting. In this particular volume, Burnham provides detailed instructions on how to prepare game fowl for either cockfighting or cooking. He covers topics such as selecting the best birds for each purpose, feeding and caring for them, training them for the pit, and preparing them for the table. The book also includes information on the history of cockfighting, as well as descriptions of various breeds of game fowl and their characteristics. Burnham's writing style is straightforward and practical, with a focus on providing useful information for those interested in raising game fowl. Overall, The Game Fowl, Part 3: For The Pit Or The Spit is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the breeding and training of game fowl, as well as the history and culture of cockfighting.How To Mate, Feed, Breed, Handle, And Match Them. With Practical Suggestions As To Cures For Their Peculiar Ills And Ails.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.