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Fowl Play
A History of the Chicken from Dinosaur to Dinner Plate
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Fowl Play
From dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard reveals the cultural history of the chicken.
From dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard reveals the cultural history of the chicken.
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The humble chicken has conquered the world.
This unlikely descendant of Tyrannosaurus Rex is now so ubiquitous there are more than 20 billion chickens pecking, strutting and scratching around the planet at any one time. And yet, of all animals, the chicken perhaps best represents the contradictory way we humans treat other species: both beloved pet and cheap commodity, symbol of a sustainable good life and brutalised object of factory farming.
Sally Coulthard charts the chicken’s fascinating journey from dinosaur to domestication, exploring every aspect of the history of Gallus gallus domesticus. As informative as it is entertaining, Fowl Play tells a remarkable tale of evolutionary change, epic global travel and ruthless exploitation – as well as of companionship, ingenuity and the folly of human nature.
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The book is praised for its engaging and accessible exploration of the history of chickens, combining thorough research with an entertaining narrative. It's lauded for being both informative and enjoyable, providing readers with a multitude of fascinating stories about chickens and their significance throughout human history. Critics appreciate the balance between being educational and humorous, making it a delightful read for those interested in science and nature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781801104487
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Apollo
Illustration: 15 Integrated b/w
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Sally Coulthard is a bestselling author of books about natural history and rural life including The Barn, A Short History of the World According to Sheep, The Book of the Earthworm, The Hedgehog Handbook and over twenty more titles. She lives on a Yorkshire smallholding which she shares with her husband, three girls and an assortment of unruly animals.
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