This book is a detailed account of the introduction of Spanish Merino sheep to Vermont in the early 19th century, and the subsequent efforts by local breeders to improve and promote the breed. It includes descriptions of the physical characteristics of the sheep, the economic benefits of wool production, and the challenges of raising and breeding these animals in a northern climate. A valuable resource for historians of agriculture, animal husbandry, and rural life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This special re-print edition of the Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders Association's book "Spanish Merino Sheep: Their Importation From Spain" contains contains historical information on Merino Sheep. Written in 1879, included are details on the early importation and the history of Spanish Merino Sheep in the United States. A treasure house of information for those interested in the history of the Merino Sheep. Lavishly illustrated. 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.

Connecticut's character runs much deeper than breathtaking fall foliage and quaint coastal towns. One day at a time, author Gregg Mangan chronicles fascinating episodes in state history, from the earliest European settlements to the modern era. After a lengthy debate, the state senate voted in favor of "Yankee Doodle" as the official state song on March 16, 1978. Bridgeport's General Electric Company completed work on the bazooka on June 14, 1942. On the morning of December 4, 1891, the only four-train collision in American history occurred at the railroad station in East Thompson. Each date on the calendar holds a nugget of knowledge in this celebration of Constitution State history.