First published in 1886, ‘The History of Hereford cattle’ is an antique treatise on the famous breed of Beef Cattle.

This well-illustrated and comprehensive work is regarded as a highly significant book of its kind, and provides detailed insights into the practice and origins of keeping and selling Hereford cattle in the late 19th century.

Contents include: Preface to First Edition - Preface to Revised Edition - Origin of the Breed - Pioneers and Their Work - Benjamin Tomkins, The Younger - The Hewer and Jeffries Families - A Group of Famous Breeders - Progress of the Breed - Later Improvement, and Prominent Breeders - Some Notable Herds in England - The Breed’s Extension at Home and Abroad - Characteristics of the Breed - Systems of Management - The Breed in the Show-Yard - Retrospect and Forecast - Existing Herds in the United Kingdom.

We are republishing this rare and special text in a high quality and affordable edition, featuring the original text and artwork and a new introduction.