Publishers^ Note 



For many years there has l)eeii a great need, in fact an urgent 

 demand, for a standard work on i^igeon and squab raising, 

 which could l)e used not only as a textbook by the schools and 

 colleges but also as a manual and guide for the beginner and 

 a reference book for the experienced breeder. This need and 

 demand have been fully met by the publication of American 

 Squab Culture. 



The first edition was strongly endorsed by the State Agricul- 

 tural Colleges of the United States, the Agricultural Department 

 of the Canadian Government, American Library Association, 

 U. S. Government Library War Service, American Squab 

 Breeders Association, National Pigeon Association, American 

 Pigeon Journal, Pigeon News, American Pigeon Keeper, National 

 Squab Magazine, and the recognized pigeon authorities. Ameri- 

 can squab breeders eagerly welcomed the first edition. It also 

 became very popular among the breeders in England, Australia, 

 South America, South Africa, China, East Indies, and many 

 other countries. 



In this second edition Mr. Eggleston, the author, has entirely 

 revised and rewritten the book thus bringing it down to date, 

 and making it highly valuable for the great variety of service- 

 able information which it holds. Important material on the 

 construction of squab houses has been added, also a large num- 

 ber of new illustrations. The book now thoroughly covers over 

 a hundred different subjects and includes every known branch 

 of the squab industry. 



AMERICAN PIGEON JOURNAL COMPANY. 



