02246cam a22003133u 4500 50420 UtSlPG 20260610134147.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SF Farley, Frank Webster, 1888- History of the Beef Cattle Industry in Illinois Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-10 Produced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of the Beef Cattle Industry in Illinois" by Frank Webster Farley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significant developments of beef cattle production in Illinois, from its origins with early settlers to the evolution of the industry into the 19th century. It explores various factors influencing cattle farming, including changes in breeding, marketing practices, and the advent of the Chicago cattle market. At the start of the book, Farley introduces the geographical and environmental context of Illinois, outlining how its topography provided both challenges and opportunities for cattle farming. He discusses early settlement patterns and the importance of water sources for livestock health, which were pivotal in shaping cattle raising practices. The narrative highlights key historical figures and trends in the cattle industry while laying the groundwork for an exploration of the cattle feeding practices, market dynamics, and the transition from local production to a more commercialized beef industry in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Beef cattle -- Illinois -- History Cattle trade -- Illinois -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50420 91258 91258