Publisher's Synopsis
This special re-print edition of Bronson's "A Catalogue of Pure Bred Shorthorn Cattle" is considered one of the earliest works ever published on Shorthorn Cattle in America. First published in 1888, this important insight into the early breeding of Shorthorn Cattle in America, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Included are details on the estate sale of early Shorthorn Cattle breeder, James Moore of Milford, Michigan. The sale, which also included Percheron Horses, Hambletonian and Draft Horses, was held on January 10th, 1889 at the fairgrounds in Milford, Michigan. Included are details on some of the top cattle in Mr. Moore's Shorthorn herd, including their background, awards and other details. "A Catalogue of Pure Bred Shorthorn Cattle" offers a truly unique time capsule style look into the history of one of the top Shorthorn Cattle herds being bred in late 19th century America. 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.
