The Fleece: A Poem, In Four Books is a poetic work written by John Dyer and first published in 1757. The book tells the story of the wool trade in England, focusing on the journey of a fleece of wool from its origins on a sheep's back to its eventual use in the production of clothing. The poem is divided into four books, each of which explores a different aspect of the wool trade. The first book describes the life of a sheep and the process of shearing,...