Language: English
Published by Home Science Publishing Magazine, Boston, Mass, 1903
Seller: CanisLatrans, Highlands, NC, U.S.A.
Magazine / Periodical
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Various (illustrator). Home Science Magazine Vol. 19 No. 3 June 1903.
Published by American Aviation Publications, Washington, D. C., 1955
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Minor wear at ends of spine. Slight foxing of endpages. A few pen marks.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a landmark agricultural experiment that took place in the early 20th century. It chronicles the results of a 30-year breeding demonstration conducted at Sni-a-Bar Farms in Missouri, a project dedicated to establishing the value of purebred sires in improving the quality of beef cattle. The author delves into the meticulous methods used to grade up a herd of native cows with Shorthorn bulls, providing detailed records of the animals' lineage, market returns, and even show winnings. This book goes beyond a mere scientific account, showcasing the human element behind the projectââ âthe passion of the founder, W.R. Nelson, and the dedication of those who continued his legacy. The author expertly blends factual information with vivid descriptions, taking the reader on a journey through the farms, witnessing firsthand the tangible benefits of selective breeding. The book highlights the economic implications of this innovative approach, demonstrating how the use of purebred sires significantly increased the market value of cattle, a concept that remains relevant to this day. 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.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Los Angeles, CA: Pacific Coast Development Bureau, [1914]., 1914
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Condition: Good. Letter-Sized Page, Signatures & Stamps on Pacific Coast Development Bureau Letterhead, Good with losses, marginal tears, perforations, staining.Provenance: Letters and Autographs from a Who's Who in California 1914 - 1917, to the author Ellis A. Davis, regarding Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona. Sold by Cherokee Book Shop to Frederick Ruffner, Jr., the founder of Gale Research, Detroit.
Published by London Eyre and Spottiswood HMSO printed c, 1876
Seller: M.A. Stroh., London, United Kingdom
First Edition
no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound About 27cm by 18cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.
Published by London Eyre and Spottiswood published at the Great Seal Patent Office c, 1874
Seller: M.A. Stroh., London, United Kingdom
First Edition
no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.