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Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?: The Epic Saga of the Bird That Powers Civilization

Paperback • 2016 • English

Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?: The Epic Saga of the Bird That Powers Civilization

By Andrew Lawler

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About the book

Veteran journalist Andrew Lawler delivers a "fascinating and delightful...globetrotting tour" ( Wall Street Journal ) with the animal that has been most crucial to the spread of civilization--the chicken. In a masterful combination of historical sleuthing and journalistic adventure, veteran reporter Andrew Lawler "opens a window on civilization, evolution, capitalism, and ethics" ( New York ) with a fascinating account of the most successful of all cross-species relationships--the partnership b...Show more

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ISBN

9781476729909

Publisher

Atria Books

Published year

2016

Language

English

Original title

Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?: The Epic Saga of the Bird That Powers Civilization

Format

Paperback

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