This special re-print edition of H.H. Stoddard's book "Book of the Bantams: A Brief Treatise Upon The Mating, Rearing and Management of the Different Varieties of Bantams" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising Bantam Chickens. Written in the late 19th Century, included are details on numerous breeds of Bantam Chickens that were popular in those days and many which are still being bred today. The text offers a fascinating look at how Bantam Chickens were bred and raised in the good old days. Well illustrated. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.