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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIV. No. 6. August 7, 1897

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1897

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with black and white illustrations on the front cover showing "Red Pyle game cock," "Malay game cock," "Silver Duckwing game cockerel," "Cornish Indian game hen," "pair of White Indian games," and "pair of Red Pyle games." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 81-96 complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. Slight chipping at the spine. A Fine copy. The Pacific Rural Press was a major agricultural journal that was published between the mid-nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Many of the articles give information and advice on the different parts of the agricultural industry. The following are some of the articles and features in this issue: "Game Fowls," "Fruit Preservation: Machine Evaporation in Oregon," "The Poultry Yard: Experience in Napa County," "Sheep and Wool: American Merinos for Australia via San Francisco," "The Stable: Principles of Feeding Horses," "The Dairy: Butter Making on the Farm," "The Home Circle: Awkwardness [advice about not feeling awkward in public or in company]; Popular Science; Flowers for the Table," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "Interdependency of Inventions," "Telegraphing Through Hills," "Speed of Modern Warships," and "A Greenwich Transit.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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