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.