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.
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