9781334552182 - Index to Executive Documents, Printed by Order of the Senate of the United States, First Session, Thirty-third Congress, 1853-'54: in Thirteen Volumes Classic Repri... (3 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. This book, delving into American agriculture during the mid-1800s, presents an extensively researched account of the livestock industry at that time. A detailed study of cattle, the book encompasses various breeds, breeding practices, and management techniques employed by farmers during this transformative era. The author meticulously examines the impact of introducing foreign breeds such as Durhams, Devons, Herefords, and Ayrshires, analyzing their influence on the development of improved stock. The book also explores the economic aspects of cattle raising, including the cost of raising and the market value of different breeds. Additionally, it discusses the challenges faced by farmers, particularly the issue of inadequate grazing land. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the American cattle industry in the mid-1800s, offering valuable insights into the historical evolution of agricultural practices in the United States. 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.