A Short History of the World According to Sheep

Sally Coulthard (author)

Paperback Published on: 11/11/2021

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Synopsis

From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, sheep have been central to the human story. Since our our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 11,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and language and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth.

Sally Coulthard weaves this fascinating story into a vivid and colourful tapestry of engaging anecdotes and extraordinary ovine facts, whose multiple strands celebrate just how pivotal these woolly animals are to almost every aspect of human society and culture.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781789544213
Number of pages: 320
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm

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sheep rule ok!

I've been a shepherd for many years and despite reading hundreds of "farmers weekly" editions and the like, nothing has entertained me as well as this book... READ MORE

ant steel

Loved it!

A fascinating book on sheep- a really exciting and wholesome read!

Kylie Hull

Seriously Fascinating

This is a terrifically interesting read. Sally skilfully links the history of sheep, wool and related matters with many aspects of life and convincingly m... READ MORE

Derek Duerden

Essential reading

Very Engaging and informative book. This book reveals how sheep developed and how their products of meat, wool and milk played an essential role in the ... READ MORE

Isabella Van Damme