1871 .] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
T 39 
AMERICAN CATTLE: 
THEIR 
HISTORY, BREEDING, 
AND 
MANAGEMENT. 
By Lewis F. Alley, 
Late President Few York State Agricultural Society, editor 
“ American Shorthorn Herd Book," author' "•Rural 
Architecture" etc., etc. 
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owner of cattle; and the country, as well as individuals, 
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