The Pig: A British History

The Pig: A British History

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Book Description
A fascinating history of one of our best-loved animals, first published in 1986 to much critical acclaim, traces the development of the pig as an integral part of British agriculture and describes the remarkable changes that have taken place both in its breeding and in its husbandry. This new edition, richly illustrated with paintings, photographs and line drawings, includes the famous "Dissertation upon Roast Pig" by Charles Lamb, along with a new Introduction and updated final chapter taking account of the most recent developments.

About the Author
Julian Wiseman is Reader in Animal Production at the University of Nottingham.

The Pig: A British History,Julian Wiseman,Duckworth Publishing,0715629603,Agriculture - General,General,History,Modern - General,Nature/Ecology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Animal breeding,History of specific subjects,Pigs,United Kingdom, Great Britain

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