This book is a detailed account of the introduction of Spanish Merino sheep to Vermont in the early 19th century, and the subsequent efforts by local breeders to improve and promote the breed. It includes descriptions of the physical characteristics of the sheep, the economic benefits of wool production, and the challenges of raising and breeding these animals in a northern climate. A valuable resource for historians of agriculture, animal husbandry, and rural life. 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.