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A Statistical View of the Number of Sheep in the Several Towns and Counties in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ... Number of Sheep in Virginia, Maryland, New J - Softcover

C. Benton

 
9781334658129: A Statistical View of the Number of Sheep in the Several Towns and Counties in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ... Number of Sheep in Virginia, Maryland, New J

Synopsis

This book is on agriculture in the United States during the 19th century. The author offers a statistical overview of sheep and wool production in various states, with supplemental information on related manufacturing and the industry's historical context. The author presents data on wool production, the number of sheep in each state, estimated wool values, and the resulting quantity of wool available for consumption in families and domestic markets. The book includes detail on the sourcing of sheep, provides guidance for the treatment of sheep, and discusses the general state of the wool industry in the period. It also touches on the broader societal and economic impacts of the woolen industry in the United States. The author's insights are valuable for understanding the development of the wool industry, the changing dynamics of American agriculture, and the role of domestic production in meeting the needs of a growing nation.

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