History of Hereford Cattle

By James Sinclair and James MacDonald

Book Overview

First published in 1886, 'The History of Hereford cattle' is an antique treatise on the famous breed of Beef Cattle. This well-illustrated and comprehensive work is regarded as a highly significant book of its kind, and provides detailed insights into the practice and origins of keeping and selling Hereford cattle in the late 19th century. Contents include: Preface to First Edition - Preface to Revised Edition - Origin of the Breed - Pioneers and Their Work - Benjamin tomkins, The Younger - The Hewer and Jeffries Families - A Group of Famous Breeders - Progress of the Breed - Later Improvement, and Prominent Breeders - Some Notable Herds in England - The Breed's Extension at Home and Abroad - Characteristics of the Breed - Systems of Management - The Breed in the Show-Yard - Retrospect and forecast - Existing Herds in the United Kingdom. We are republishing this rare and special text in a high quality and affordable edition, featuring the original text and artwork and a new introduction.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444652540
• ISBN13: 9781444652543
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Read Books
• Length: 922 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"