Gay neck book
Gay-Neck : The story of a pigeon by Dhan Gopal Mukerji
"Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon" by Dhan Gopal Mukerji is a children's novel written in the first 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 prosperous 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 teaching, 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.
Condition: GOOD. First printing. The accurate first edition of this story of a young teen growing up in the jungles and village of India, and the practice of his homing pigeon, Gay-Neck, place against the backdrop of World War I, and told in both the voices of Ghond, the boy, and Gay-Neck, the pigeon. While it is "as informative as it is lyrical and profound [with Mukherji tracing] the bird�s flight patterns and mating with exacting insight, in a deeper meaning, the novel is a meditation on courage and redemption in a period of war. When Gay Neck and Ghond return to India after their military service, they are battle-scarred. 'I need to be healed of scare and hate,' Ghond says. 'I saw too much killing of man by man.' War leaves Gay Neck fearful and unable to fly. But with the help of the lamas in a Buddhist monastery deep in the Himalayas, the duo overcome their wartime fears and uncover inner peace." ( Pooja Makhijani, The Atlantic}. Strikingly illustrated with 3 jet and white double page spreads, chapter headings and tailpieces by Boris Artzybasheff. Winner of the Ne
Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon
Dhan Gopal Mukerji ( - )
First published in , Mukerji's charming historical fiction novel was designated a Newbery Honor book in It follows the north-India and Himalayan adventures of a youthful boy and of a prized pigeon that he bonds with. We follow them through separations and reunions as they acquire lost and reunited and wander very far from home. These adventures are far-ranging, encompassing stays with Buddhist monks and a stint as a World War I messenger pigeon. Mukerji created a story that is entertaining for adults as well as the children it was intended for, and it remains so a century later. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins
Genre(s): Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature, Historical
Language: English
Keyword(s):India (), newbery (7), himalayas (3), pigeon (2), wwi carrier pigeons (1), boyhood adventures (1)
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Dedication and Part One, Chapter 1 - Birth of Gay Neck | Rohit Gokhale | |
| Play 02 | Part One, Chapter 2 - Awareness of Gay-Neck | Rohit Gokhale | |
| Play 03 | Part One, Chapter 3 - Trai This is a book I&#;ve had sitting on my shelf for years and just never got around to reading. But I recently read two very interesting articles about the author, Dhan Gopal Mukerji, which spurred me to action. I pulled the book off the shelf and finally read it. And while it is usually considered a WWI story, it is really much, much more than that. Born into a Brahmin family, Mukerji had raised pigeons growing up in Calcutta, India in the early years of the 20th century just love so many boys his age and caste did at that time. Calling upon his own trial with his flock of 40 birds and the experiences of others, Mukerji writes about this unique pigeon&#;s life story. Almost from the moment it was born, it&#;s immature owner knows this is a special pigeon, stunning and smart. The juvenile master decides to entitle him Gay-Neck or Chitra-griva, Hindu meaning &#;painting in lgbtq+ colours.&#; At first, it is up to Gay-Neck&#;s parents to teach him to fly, and to defend himself against hawks and eagles, a pigeon&#;s spontaneous enemies, but soon his master takes over with the |