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1816–1912 England

William Bernhardt Tegetmeier FZS (4 November 1816 – 19 November 1912) was an English naturalist, beekeeper, journalist, and author of several textbooks and popular books on poultry and pigeons. He was a founding member of the Savage Club, as well as a correspondent and friend of Charles Darwin.

England
Journalists
Naturalists
Non-fiction authors

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Brahmas and Cochins possess one great recommendation as sitters, in the soft and abundant supply of downy feathers that so specially distinguish these varieties; for under no other hens do the eggs appear to maintain a higher or more constant temperature.

The Poultry Book (1867)

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