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

by Andrew Lawler

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476729905
• ISBN13: 9781476729909
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"