Isbn: 9781332002115 - at the Sign of the Stock Yard Inn: the Same Being a True Account of How Certain Great Achievements of the Past Have Been Commemorated and Cleverly ... by the Portraits at the Saddle and Sirl (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A celebration of the men and women who dedicated their lives to the improvement of farm animals and their breeds, this book captures the essence of the Saddle and Sirloin Club, one of the most exclusive clubs in America. Originally founded as a meeting place for those with business at the Union Stock Yards, it has become a gathering place for breeders, stockmen, farmers, and enthusiasts who share a common love for livestock and the preservation of their bloodlines. Part history, part homage, this book features portraits and in-depth profiles of some of the great names of animal breeding, from Robert Bakewell, the father of modern livestock breeding, to Thomas Bates, renowned for his Shorthorn cattle. The book delves into their backgrounds, their breeding philosophies, and their lasting impact on some of the most valuable breeds of cattle, sheep, and horses in the world today. Through the stories of these iconic figures, the author captures the passion, dedication, and scientific curiosity that has shaped the very foundations of modern agriculture, and explores the broader cultural and economic impact that animal breeding has had on the development of civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 394 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.