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Why Did the Chicken Cross the World
Author: Andrew Lawler
Hardcover with dust jacket - very good condition
Why Did the Chicken Cross the World? by Andrew Lawler is a lively blend of history, science, archaeology, and cultural storytelling that traces the surprising global influence of the humble chicken. Beginning with the bird’s origins in Southeast Asia, Lawler follows the chicken’s journey across ancient civilizations, trade routes, religions, and modern industrial farming, showing how it became one of the most widespread and economically important animals in human history. Along the way, the book explores the chicken’s symbolic, culinary, and social significance in cultures around the world, revealing how the fate of humans and chickens has been deeply intertwined for thousands of years.
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