The Theory and Practice of Rational Breeding

This is a treatise on animal breeding written by John Everett Millais, a 19th-century artist and naturalist. The book covers the principles of rational breeding and provides practical advice for breeders of livestock and domestic animals. Although Millais is best known for his art, this book demonstrates his keen scientific mind and his interest in agricultural science.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.