An Account of the Introduction of Merino Sheep into the Different States of Europe, and at the Cape of Good Hope |
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| Author:
| De Lasteyrie, Charles |
| Edited and Translated by:
| Thompson, Benjamin |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - European History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-10759-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.