The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History of Chickens (Country Life) [Hardcover]

Pam Percy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 14, 2003 | Series: Country Life

Provides an entertaining account of chicken history; chicken breeds; the chicken's role in art and pop culture, myth. and folklore; plus information on chicken collectibles. Includes delightful artwork.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This light-hearted but well-researched and beautifully illustrated [book] explores everything from cockfighting to chickens in classical music." -- Wisconsin Trails --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Pam Percy has been raising chickens as a hobby since 1986 on her five acre property. She has been researching chickens in art, history, and literature for nearly a decade, and this book is the result of that research. Percy is also executive producer of Hotel Milwaukee, a comedy variety program on Wisconsin Public Radio.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press; illustrated edition edition (December 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896585573
• ISBN-13: 978-0896585577
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,434,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating, bird-themed history, November 9, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History of Chickens (Country Life) (Hardcover)

The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History Of Chickens by Pam Percy (who has been raising chickens as a hobby since 1986 on her five-acre property near Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a fascinating and detailed history of chickens in recorded human history, ranging from their domestication and use as egg layers and a source of food, to popular culture features such as the animated movie "Chicken Run." Full-color illustrations and photographs, famous chicken-themed quotes, and a solid body of fascinating information mark The Complete Chicken as a fascinating, bird-themed history which is a "must read" for chicken fanciers and fans.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Complete Chicken" more than just scratches the surface, October 22, 2002

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Steven La Plant (Wauwatosa, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History of Chickens (Country Life) (Hardcover)

I picked up a copy of Pam Percy's "The Complete Chicken" and couldn't put it down. It's a great blend of humor and history--great for chicken aficionados and chicken newbies alike. I particularly like its collection of chicken paintings and other artwork throughout history. I plan to give this book to all of the hobby farmers on my Christmas list this year.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, October 14, 2002

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pseudonym "pseudonym" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History of Chickens (Country Life) (Hardcover)

I have really been enjoying this book. It's one that I can pick up any time, and as I read, I frequently find myself saying to whoever is near, "Listen to this...."
Interesting, funny, well-written, even useful -- thoroughly charming.