This special re-print edition of P. Proud's book "Bantams As A Hobby" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising Bantam Chickens. Written at the end of the 19th Century, included are details on numerous breeds of Bantam Chickens that were popular in those days and are still being bred today. The text offers a fascinating look at how Bantam Chickens were bred, raised and exhibited in the old days. Lavishly illustrated with rare poultry art and photographs. 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.