Rebecca J H Woods: 1 book
The Herds Shot Round the World
Native Breeds and the British Empire, 1800–1900
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
As Britain industrialized in the early nineteenth century, animal breeders faced the need to convert livestock into products while maintaining the distinctive character of their breeds. Thus they transformed cattle and sheep adapted to regional environments into bulky, quick-fattening beasts. Exploring...
