The Pig A Treatise on the Breeds, Management, Feeding, and Medical Treatment, of Swine by Youatt, William - 2015

E-155: Lea & Blanchard. Good+. 2015. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover. 8vo. Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia, PA. 1847. 175 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in brown decorated blindstamped cloth with gilt titles present to the spine. Boards have wear present to the extremities of the boards (chipping present to the spine ends). Bookplate and mark of the New York Society Library present to the reverse of the front flyleaf endpaper and the title page. Light foxing present. Text is free of marks. Binding tight and solid. A vintage treatise on the pig, beginning with its identification as well as examples of wild relatives, it's history as a domesticated animal and livestock, with a brief description of its relevance in different parts of the world. Following this are chapters on anatomy and common diseases, surgeries performed such as castration and bleeding, pregnancy and weaning of the piglets, feeding and housing. Several pages are devoted to the killing, preparing, and curing of bacon. The last short chapter details medicines used in treating the maladies of swine. A handy index at the rear provides quick reference to each topic found within. Illustrated throughout with pictures of various breeds and individuals of pig. A great addition to any early veterinary or agriculture collection. E-155; 9.2 X 6.1 X 0.4 inches; 180 pages .