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“If horse racing is the sport of kings, then this is the sport of the common man.” A comprehensive guide to the popular sport of pigeon racing. Topics covered include the history of the sport; physiology of the pigeon; housing, management and breeding; training for young and old birds; ailments and diseases and race administration. Illustrated throughout, this is essential reading for the fancier, or anyone interested in this popular sport. AUTHOR: Marie Beaumont has worked with David for British Homing World for the past seven years, where she researched the material for her book The Pioneers of the Long Distance Racing Pigeon. David Glover is the fourth generation of his family to race pigeons. He is editor of the The British Homing World's Pigeon Racing Gazette. 100 b/w photos

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