Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon
1927
A children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a pigeon named Gay-Neck, who is nurtured in Calcutta and trained for various adventures, including war and survival amidst the natural beauty of India. The book blends themes of friendship, loyalty, and the powerful bond between animals and humans. The opening of this novel sets the stage by introducing the rich cultural backdrop of pigeon keeping in India, particularly in Calcutta, where Gay-Neck is born. The narrative begins with Gay-Neck’s parents, highlighting the significance of his lineage, and unfolds Gay-Neck's early experiences, including his birth and education, under the watchful eyes of his loving parents. The author vividly describes the day-to-day life of these birds, their instincts, and their relationships with humans. As the story progresses, we see Gay-Neck’s growing abilities and the profound connection he shares with his caretaker, foreshadowing the adventures that await him.
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“What a pity that most young people instead of seeing one animal in nature--which is worth a hundred in any Zoo--must derive their knowledge of God's creatures from their appearance in prisons. ... How do we manage to think that we know all about an animal by gazing at him penned in a cage?””
— Dhan Gopal Mukerji
“Whatever we think and feel will colour what we say or do. He who fears, even unconsciously, or has his least little dream tainted with hate, will inevitably, sooner or later, translate these two qualites into action. Therefore, my brothers, live courage, breathe courage and give courage. Think and feel love so that you will be able to pour out of yourselves peace and serenity as naturally as a flower gives forth fragrance. Peace be unto all!!!””
— Dhan Gopal Mukerji
“No beast of prey can kill its victim without frightening him first. In fact, no animal perishes until its destroyer strikes terror into its heart. To put it succinctly, an animals fear kills it before its enemy gives it the final blow.””
— Dhan Gopal Mukerji
“The buffalo that in nature looks healthy and silken, in a zoo is a mangy creature with matted mane and dirty skin. Can those who see buffalo in captivity ever conceive how beautiful they can be? What a pity that most young people instead of seeing on animal in nature - which is worth a hundred in any zoo- must derive their knowledge of God's creatures from their appearances in prison. If we cannot perceive any right proportion of man's moral nature by looking at prisoners in a jail, how do we manage to think that we know all about an animal by gazing at him penned in a cage?””
— Dhan Gopal Mukerji
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