Pigs from Cave to Corn Belt

Pigs from Cave to Corn Belt published by University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK, 1950. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Orig owners name stamped inside front & back covers. 305 Pgs. By Charles Wayland Towne and Edward Norris Wentworth. A comprehensive account of the pig, related with wit and authority, from the first feral animals of cave-dwelling days to the highly organized port producing industry of today (1950). The spectacular hog drives of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the early-day methods of slaughtering and preservation, the growth of the packing house, and the development of modern breeds of swine all receive adequate attention. Includes a discussion of pharmaceutical by-products of the packing industry. Description text copyright 2015 BooksForComfort. Item ID 31092.