This authoritative volume traces the history of the Aberdeen-Angus breed of cattle from its origins in Scotland to its widespread adoption in Great Britain and America. The book includes detailed descriptions of the breed's physical characteristics and its use in agriculture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This special re-print edition of the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders' Association's "The Origin of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle" is considered one of the most important works ever published on Angus cattle in America. Published in 1922, this important work on Angus cattle, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Included are insights into the history and development of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle in Great Britain and America, as well as a handy list of references for more information on the subject. Offers a true a snapshot in time for those interested in Angus Cattle. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.