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Front matter

ISF 467

Book

American Squab Culture

Preface

THIS book is published for the benefit of those who desire to become familiar with squab breeding — for those who desire to go into the squab business — and as a ready reference for those who are in the business.

The rapid growth of the squab industry in America, coupled with the fact that there is considerable to learn about the care and breeding of pigeons, has created a demand for a book which will furnish complete and specific information, and an intelligent explanation of the possibilities of the squab industry. While there are many things to be learned on the subject of keeping pigeons both for pleasure and profit, much more than one would naturally believe, the knowledge is of such a nature that it can be readily grasped, provided it is sought for in a careful and systematic manner. To read this book through as you would a novel, or story book, will give only a slight giMieral knowledge of the subject, but if a thorough knowledge is desired, the book must be read and studied as a school text-book.

In order to get the most out of the various subjects treated herein, the reader should have had some practical experience previously or be engaged in pigeon raising at the time the book is read.

In writing on the various topics in this book, I have thought it necessary to explain certain facts and details more than once in order to cover several closely connected subjects in a general yet compact way. Then, for the benefit of those who desire to study each specific subject, I have treated them separately under their respective heads.