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The Guernsey Breed 



The stone trough. 



shows it. I have noticed a wonderful improvement in the 

 condition of the cattle on the island since I made my first 

 visit, in 1907, for at that time there were really very few far- 

 mers who gave their cattle good care, while now poor care 

 is the exception. 



There has also been a marked improvement in the last 

 few years on Alderney, and the reason is that, previous to 

 1910, they had no market for their cattle, except an occasional 

 demand from England or Guernsey, when the Guernsey far- 

 mers paid not more than half the price that the American im- 

 porters paid them for the same animals. 



One might easily keep writing about this island until a 

 whole book were written, and there would still remain many 

 things that would be of interest to any reader, and especially 

 to one who has a love for the Guernsey cow. The place will 

 never cease to have charm, either in story or in reality, and 

 I hope that many of those who read this book and who have 

 not seen for themselves will have an opportunity to visit this 

 enchanting island. 



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