Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon

"Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon" is a celebrated work of children's literature that follows the life and adventures of a iridescent-throated carrier pigeon. Born and raised in the city of Calcutta and the wild peaks of the Himalayas, Gay-Neck is trained by his young owner to navigate the vast distances of the Indian landscape. The narrative explores the bird's education in the laws of nature, his encounters with predators, and his eventual journey to the battlefields of Europe.

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