Guide To The Primitive Breeds Of Sheep And Their Crosses On Exhibition At The Royal Agricultural Society's Show, Bristol 1913: With Notes On The Manag

This text contains a comprehensive exposition of the various breeds of sheep and their crosses that were on exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Society's show in Bristol, June 1913. Also included is a collection of notes on the management of park sheep in England, and the possible advantages of crossing park sheep with other breeds. Complete with fascinating information and a plethora of photographs, this text will appeal to those with an interest in primitive sheep and makes for a worthy addition to collections of antique sheep literature. The chapters of this book include: The Old Horned Wiltshire Sheep, The Norfolk Sheep, The Manx Sheep, The Hebridean Sheep, ''Spanish'' Or Piebald Sheep, The Fat-Rumped Sheep, The Welsh Sheep, The Siberian Sheep, and The Orkney Sheep. This text was originally published in 1913, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on sheep farming.

Author: Henry Elwes
Publisher: Audubon Press
Published: 05/07/2010
Pages: 92
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22d
ISBN: 9781445503363