INTEODUCTION. 



For a long period of time, among the dainties or finer 

 dishes for the table, fowls of various kinds have been 

 recognised as holding a leading place. Even as far 

 back as the days of Solomon we find in Scripture 



Pig. 1. — Ancient Egyptian Ckammino Geese. 



references to " fatted fowls," though whether these 

 words apply to ordinary poultry is a point which has 

 led to some discussion. We may, however, leave this 

 controversial subject on one side, for there can be no 



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