This early manual is a fascinating read for any farming enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It is extensively illustrated with drawings and diagrams, forming a complete how-to guide to sheep farming. An absorbing work that is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all farmers and historians of agriculture. Contents: Introduction, Breeds of Sheep, The Sheep Year, Systems of Sheep Farming, Food for Thought, Wool, Sheep Diseases and Ailments, The Feeding of Sheep, Labour, Capital and Returns. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.