James Goodwin joined the Metropolitan Police Force in 1951. This work provides an insight into his career and demonstrates how the Police Force has changed - the uniform, the laws, the people, and even the crimes. It provides a retrospective, behind-the-scenes look at various practices such as the police boxes and the 'bobbies on the beat'.
The Aylesbury Duck
The Aylesbury Duck
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
See Auburn Turkey light yellow, 65 M Magpie Duck, 171, 172, 173, 174, 190 Malay, 70, 81,96–97, 100, 125, ... 28, 35 red shoulder, 167 Reese, Frank, 221 regulations, on keeping wildfowl, 240, 253 Reitz, Elizabeth, 5 Rhea, 276 | storey's ...
This interesting account of the first importation of Pekin ducks to this country seems to establish the fact that they first arrived here in 1873 and that during the seventy-three years which have intervened the type has changed very ...
Full of information and practical advice, this book is suitable for those thinking about keeping ducks and geese, those who have recently become duck and goose keepers and want to learn more, and for the more experienced keeper.
Fully illustrated with over 170 black & white photographs and 35 colour photographs depicting examples of the pure breeds and all aspects of their management, this is the essential manual for all duck-keepers.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.
This book describes and illustrates most of the domestic breeds that can be seen in Britain including: Aylesbury, Pekin, Rouen, Indian Runner, Khaki Campbell and Call ducks, Embden, Toulouse, Brecon Buff, and others.
With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products.