The History Of The Hen Fever: A Humorous Record (1855) is a book written by George Pickering Burnham. This book is a humorous account of the hen fever that swept through the United States in the mid-19th century. The author takes a lighthearted approach to the topic, poking fun at the people who were caught up in the craze for raising chickens.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the hen fever. Burnham discusses the different breeds of chickens that were popular at the time, as well as the various methods for raising and caring for them. He also talks about the competitions that were held to determine which chicken was the best, and the lengths that people went to in order to win.Throughout the book, Burnham uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the hen fever. He pokes fun at the people who were obsessed with their chickens, and the lengths they went to in order to ensure their birds were healthy and happy. He also takes aim at the various fads and trends that emerged during the hen fever, such as the use of chicken manure as a fertilizer.Overall, The History Of The Hen Fever: A Humorous Record is an entertaining and light-hearted look at a curious moment in American history. Burnham's wit and humor make it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of agriculture or the peculiarities of human behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.