American Sheep: A Cultural History

American Sheep is strikingly original and a provides a lively account of a topic that fills a gap in American history and animal studies. - Frederick R. Davis author of The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles: Archie Carr and the Origins of Conservation Biology "Sheep spanned the entirety of U.S. history, and their contribution to fashion and clothing makes them unique in the history of domestic animals. Framed as a rediscovery of a forgotten partner in American agricultural history, American Sheep will appeal to anyone curious about domestic animals and farming. - Jon T. Coleman author of Here Lies Hugh Glass: A Mountain Man, a Bear, and the Rise of the American Nation