This fascinating book contains a detailed treatise on the different breeds of various types of livestock, with information on sheep, swine, horses, cattle, the principles of heredity, and much more besides. This comprehensive, profusely illustrated text is ideal for anyone with a serious interest in the subject, and makes for a wonderful addition to collections of antiquarian literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'General Laws of Heredity', 'Causes of Variation from Original Types', 'Modifications from Changed Conditions of Life', 'Accidental Variations or Sports', 'Extent of Hereditary Influence', 'The Formation of Breeds', 'Terms Used by Breeders', 'In-Breeding and Crossing', 'Value of Pedigree', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on farming.