Types and Breeds of Farm Animals Country Life Education Series Ex California Polytechnical Library, San Luis Obispo, California ADC [Hardcover] Charles S. Plumb

Description

Hardcover has some significant bleaching on the front. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Great reading copy.

This well-worn copy of “Types and Breeds of Farm Animals” from the Country Life Education Series bears the markings of its former life as part of the California Polytechnical Library in San Luis Obispo. While the sun-bleached cover hints at years spent on rural farmhouse shelves, the clean pages and sturdy binding suggest a book that has weathered the elements with grace. Published in the early 20th century, this volume captures a pivotal era when agricultural education was blossoming across America. Author Charles S. Plumb’s meticulous study highlights the diversity of livestock breeds that powered the nation’s farming heartland. From the mighty draft horses to the humble dairy cow, each entry offers a glimpse into the rural traditions that shaped our agricultural heritage. For collectors, this ex-library copy represents a tangible link to the pioneering land-grant universities that democratized agricultural knowledge. Readers will appreciate Plumb’s comprehensive insights into the animal husbandry practices that sustained generations of American farmers.