The Story of the Herefords

This special re-print edition of Part One of Alvin H. Sanders' "The Story of the Herefords" is considered one of the most important works ever published on this famous breed of cattle. First published in 1914, this important work on Hereford Cattle, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Chapters include Herefordshire Pastures and Pioneers, Early English Improvers, Some English Breed-Builders and Their Work, British Shows and Their Influence, More Royal Decisions Reviewed, First American Importations, A Footing Gained in the Middle West, Stock Shows and Their Influence, Heavy Buying In England Begins, Other Makers of Western Cattle History, The Period of Big Imports Concluded, The Shock of Showyard War, Some Rousing Demonstrations, Defenders of The Faith, Clearing Skies, The Long Trail, The First Herefords on the Range, The Red Robe of Courage, Proof Piled on Proof, The Crest Of Another Wave, History Repeats, Prosperity Regained, Practical Herd Management, The Round Up and much more. "The Story of the Herefords" is considered the paragon of historic publications on the Herefordshire breed. A truly complete history on Hereford Cattle from their earliest days up until the turn of the century. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.