It is a matter of record that Charles A King brought barrel makers from Britain to show Parker’s barrel makers the process. This couldn’t continue because Parker had to pay these immigrants thirty cents per hour… nearly twice the pay of Parker barrel makers… 1877, 78 and 79.
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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