e description of all recognised varieties of fowls contemporary with its original publication. A detailed and exhaustive catalogue, "The American Standard Of Perfection" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the wildfowl of America, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: "General Introduction", "Glossary of Technical Terms", "Instructions to Judges", "For Judging in General", "Breeds and Varieties Officially Recognized", "Plymouth Rocks", "Wyandottes", "Javas", "Dominiques", "Rhode Island Reds", etcetera. This antiquarian book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new introduction on shooting wildfowl.