Racing Pigeons by David Glover, Marie Beaumont (Hardcover, 1999)

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Racing Pigeons. If horse racing is the sport of kings, then this is the sport of the common man. A comprehensive guide to the popular sport of pigeon racing. Illustrated throughout, this is essential reading for the fancier, or anyone interested in this popular sport.

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If horse racing is the sport of kings, then this is the sport of the common man. A comprehensive guide to the popular sport of pigeon racing. Topics covered include the history of the sport; physiology of the pigeon; housing, management and breeding; training for young and old birds; ailments and diseases and race administration. Illustrated throughout, this is essential reading for the fancier, or anyone interested in this popular sport. AUTHOR: Marie Beaumont has worked with David for British Homing World for the past seven years, where she researched the material for her book The Pioneers of the Long Distance Racing Pigeon. David Glover is the fourth generation of his family to race pigeons. He is editor of the The British Homing World's Pigeon Racing Gazette. 100 b/w photos

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PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD
ISBN-139781861262325
eBay Product ID (ePID)87208674

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Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRacing Pigeons
Publication Year1999
SubjectScience
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSports
AuthorDavid Glover, Marie Beaumont
FormatHardcover

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Item Height246 mm
Item Width189 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMarie Beaumont, David Glover
TopicPet Birds

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