Pheasants - Their Natural History and Practical Management

Originally published in 1881. A beautifully illustrated and detailed account of the natural history, habits, food, and practical management of the various species of pheasants and allied species. The contents include: Natural History of the Pheasants - Habits - Food - Structure - Introduction and Distribution - Management in Coverts - Management in Aviaries - Diseases - The Common Pheasant - Chinese - Japanese - Soemmerring's Pheasant - Reeves - Golden - Amherst - Silver - Eared - Impeyan - Argus - Transport etc. Many of the earliest natural history books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.