The Epicurean
A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894
No. 1955

Guinea Fowl

Pintade

The guinea fowl is a pretty bird the same size as an ordinary fowl, having slate-colored feathers covered with small round white spots; it is raised in the poultry yard; when young its meat is most agreeable to eat. The fecundity of a guinea fowl is most remarkable.