Account of the Introduction of Merino Sheep Into the Different - States of Europe, and At the Cape of Good Hop

Klappentext 1810 translation of an 1802 French work describing breeding and husbandry practices, yields and prices of superfine wool around Europe. Zusammenfassung This translation of an 1802 French work describing the benefits of farming Merino sheep was published in 1810 by the English playwright Benjamin Thompson (1775/6–1816). It documents the successful introduction of Merinos around Europe after Spain relaxed its export restrictions, noting their adaptability to different climates and farming practices. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication; Part I: 1. General remarks; 2. Sweden; 3. The Danish states; 4. Saxony; 5. The Prussian states; 6. The Austrian states; 7. France; 8. Holland; 9. The Cape of Good Hope; 10. Italy; 11. Great-Britain; Part II: 1. Sweden; 2. The Danish states; 3. Saxony; 4. The Prussian states; 5. The Austrian states; 6. France; 7. Holland; 8. Italy; 9. Explanation of the frontispiece.

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• Authors: Charles De Lasteyrie, Lasteyrie Charles de
• Assisted by: Benjamin Thompson (Translation), Thompson Benjamin (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.10.2011
• EAN: 9781108039154
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03915-4
• No. of pages: 260
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - European History
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Food Industry, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture & Related Industries, C 1700 To C 1800