The Complete Chicken [Paperback]

Pamela Percy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2005

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That’s just about the only question about chickens that isn’t answered in "The Complete Chicken", which pays tribute to the popular poultry. Pam Percy provides a colorful, egg-straordinarily entertaining account of chicken history; breeds; the world of chicken collectibles; and the chicken’s role in art, pop culture, myth, legend, religion, and folklore. The light-hearted yet informative text is complemented by delightful illustrations and photographs. Whether you’ve been a long-time fan of chickens or have recently become fascinated by these captivating creatures, you’ll find something to crow about in "The Complete Chicken."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This light-hearted but well-researched and beautifully illustrated [book] explores everything from cockfighting to chickens in classical music." -- Wisconsin Trails

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 when she realized that the information was limited; "The Complete Chicken," her first book, is the result of that research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (September 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896587312
• ISBN-13: 978-0896587311
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,029,662 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.