Author: United States. Department of StatePublisher:
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Category : Ostrich farming
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
South Pasadena's Ostrich Farm
Author: Rick ThomasPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738555782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Edwin Cawston courted the early-20th-century publics fascination with exotic foreign creatures when he began raising ostriches, for more than the use of their feathers in the clothing industry. When Cawston brought the enormous, flightless, African birds onto prime real estate in the Arroyo Seco of South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, more than a few observers thought that the looniest bird might be him. But Cawston was determined to showcase struthio camelus, the biggest bird in the world at 8 vertical feet and 350 pounds. The Cawston Ostrich Farm soon became one of the most popular Southern California attractions, drawing millions to watch people ride the birds bareback at a cruising speed of 35 miles per hour. Cawston supplied ostrich plumes for budget-minded consumers as well as fancy feathers for Vaudeville dancers, movie actresses, and even European queens, becoming a great promoter and showman of his time.
Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture
Author: Michigan Farmer and State Journal of Agriculture
Author: Report Upon the Commercial Relations of the United States with Foreign Countries
Author: United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic CommercePublisher:
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Category : Commercial statistics
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The American Farmer
Author: American Farmer CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Department of Agriculture
Author: United States. Bureau of Animal IndustryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description
Commercial Relations of the United States
Author: Cyclopedia of American Agriculture: Animals
Author: Liberty Hyde BaileyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
Ostrich
Author: Edgar WilliamsPublisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1780230664
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Ostriches may not be able to fly, but they loom large in the bird kingdom. They are the world’s tallest and heaviest living birds, and they lay the largest eggs. With their long legs, ostriches are also fleet of foot, running up to 43 miles per hour, and formidable fighters—an ostrich kick can kill. But since the beginning of history, these extraordinary and outlandish birds have also been exploited by humans for their eggs, meat, skin, and feathers. In Ostrich, Edgar Williams provides a singular, comprehensive insight into the natural history, behavior, and habitat of this monumental bird. Williams describes how the demand for ostrich feathers was so great during the Victorian era that vast fortunes were made from ostrich farming, particularly in South Africa and the United States. After fashions changed following World War I, farmers lost their fortunes, but the now domesticated ostrich found a new purpose—today, ostrich farmers produce plumes and leather for luxury markets, as well as meat for grocery stores. In addition to telling its, Williams reveals how the ostrich has been featured in culture, from its representations in cave paintings, medieval manuscripts, and the Bayeux tapestry to its use in advertising and cartoons. Featuring many striking illustrations, Ostrich will interest nature lovers, artists, and fashionistas alike.
Ostrich Production Systems
Author: M. M. ShanawanyPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251043004
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A comprehensive review of all aspects of ostrich production including a series of case histories from some countries that farm ostriches commercially: important countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe; newly re-emerging industries such as Australia; and countries where production is less developed, such as Kenya, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).