Rumford Press, 1925. Classic comprehensive text presents a historic record of the Langwater Guernsey herd, and an overview of Frederick Lothrop Ames (1876-1921), considered the preeminant Guernsey expert in the world, as well as the greatest breeder and builder of the modern Guernsey cow. Ames' constructive work with the Guernseys was a leading factor in the breed's improvement and highest development in milk and butterfat production. Langwater has for generations become synonymous with the advancement of the Guernsey. Sections include herd matrons and their descendants; sires at Langwater; A.R. sires; great producing dams; advanced register records; stock breeding as a science and art; public sales; etc. 136 pgs. Frontispiece photograph of Frederick Ames. Illustrated with black & white plates, fold-out chart, drawings and tables. Maroon leather flex cloth binding with gilt embossed title on front cover. Small stamp on upper front endpaper, lower title and table of contents pgs., blank old pocket remnant on rear endpaper. Very slight age-related browning to edges. Small rubbed area on spine, slight crease on lower edge of front cover. Deckled pages. Probable first edition- not stated. Scarce.. Leather Flex Cloth Binding. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Privately Printed.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: NT-10
Title: Langwater Guernseys
Author: Caldwell,William H
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rumford Press
Date Published: 1925
Keywords: Cattle, Breeding, Genetics, Bloodline, Sires, Dams, Economics, Farming, Agriculture, Dairy, Industry, Animals, May Roses, Physiology, Veterinary, Science, Technology
Bookseller catalogs: Biology; Nature/Animals;
Size: 4to

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