This special edition of 'Egg Laying Characteristics of the Hen' was written by Professor James Dryden, and first published in 1821, making it just shy of a century old. The book contains sections on Problems Outlined, Results With Barred Plymouth Rocks, Results with White Leghorns, Crossing and Inheritance, Effect of Close Confinement, and more. This is a fantastic old book and is an essential addition to the libraries of all Poultry breeders and egg producers. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.