Jersey Cattle. Edited by Eric J. Boston. (Faber. 42s.) Jersey
Cattle. Edited by Eric J. Boston. (Faber. 42s.) THE Jersey cow, pale tan with black about her face and large, kindly eyes, is an animal not only of beauty but of a sweet nature. Docile, giving forth milk of the highest butter-fat content, she is a delight to her owner whether he be farmer and top-class breeder of a ped'gree herd or the more lowly possessor of a house-cow; for today Jerseys do good service to hundreds of small families, provid'ng rich milk and butter in plenty and quickly establishing themselves as revered members of the household.
Jersey Cattle, therefore, most ably edited by Mr. Boston, who also writes much of the text, has a wide appeal because although it is intended for the serious pedigree estab- lishment in every country where Jerseys prosper, its delightful photographs (over seventy-five of them and the greater part by Cas Orthuys), its tracing of the evolution of the breed from prehistoric and neolithic times to the present day and its wealth of information concerning every aspect of Jerseys make it a desirable book for both the professional and the most humble admirer of these cattle.
There are chapters about Jerseys in America, France, Denmark and the Domin- ions besides these islands and the country of their origin. It is strange that so small an island as Jersey should be represented by so many thousands of bovine ambassadors throughout the world, cows which by their behaviour endear themselves to all with whom they come in contact.
As one of the most humble Jersey admirers I would recommend this well-produced comprehensive work to all who agree with. Orrick Johns that: There's nothing very beautiful and nothing very gay About the rush of faces in the town today, But a light tan cow in a pale green mead, That is very beautiful, beautiful indeed.
R. B.
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