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Geo. P. (George Pickering) Burnham
1814–1902
Best known for writing lively books about fancy poultry and pigeons, this 19th-century American enthusiast turned practical know-how into entertaining reading. His work captures both the competitive spirit and the eccentric charm of animal breeding in his era.
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The History of the Hen Fever. A Humorous Record
by Geo. P. (George Pickering) Burnham
About the author
George Pickering Burnham was an American writer and breeder whose books helped popularize the world of fancy poultry and pigeons in the 1800s. He is especially associated with the craze sometimes called "hen fever," and he wrote practical, readable works for readers interested in breeding, showing, and caring for birds.
His best-known titles include The History of the Hen Fever and books on pigeons and domestic fowls. What makes his writing stand out is its mix of firsthand experience, useful advice, and a clear sense of personality, which still gives modern readers a window into a very specific corner of 19th-century American life.
Reliable biographical details about his personal life are relatively limited in the sources I could confirm here, so this overview focuses on the part that is clearest: his long-running reputation as a knowledgeable and engaging author on poultry and pigeon culture.