This special re-print edition of T.F. McGrew's "The Plymouth Rock" contains a treasure trove of information on the Plymouth Rock Chickens. Written in 1901, this classic text on the Plymouth Rock contains everything a person would want to know about the history and general characteristics of the Plymouth Rocks, as well as how to breed and raise them. Chapter headings include Family Comb Distinction, The Utility Value of the American Class, The American Dominique, The Java Fowl, Origin of the Plymouth Rock, The Barred Variety, White Plymouth Rocks, Buff Plymouth Rocks, The Pea Combed Variety, Breeds Allied To the Plymouth Rock and more. Illustrated with historic plates depicting Plymouth Rock Fowl of assorted varieties in color, as well as in black and white. 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.