Maps on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (p. 420-425) and index.
Contents:
Sheep: Oodles and boodles of wool. Blackfaced Mountain family -- Cheviot family -- Dorset group -- Down family -- English Longwool family -- Feral group -- Merino family -- Northern European Short-tailed family -- Welsh Hill and Mountain family -- Other sheep breeds -- Wider circles of sheep ; Other species: the rest of the menagerie. Goats -- The goat crosses -- Camelids -- Other critters.
Summary:
This photographic encyclopedia features more than 200 animals and the fibers they produce. It covers almost every sheep breed in the world. It also includes goats, camelids (such as alpacas, llamas, and vicunas), bison, horses, musk oxen, rabbits, and even dogs. Each entry includes photographs of the featured animal; samples of its raw fleece, its cleaned fleece, and yarn spun from the fleece; and samples of the yarn knit and woven. --From publisher description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.