IN THE COMPANY OF SHEEP: FROM DARTMOOR TO SHETLAND (PB)

Through her own years as a sheep farmer, personal encounters, interviews, adventures and anecdotes, Polly Pullar reveals the fascinating world of sheep culture, revealing the role of shepherds, crofters, farmers and their flocks as the backbone of rural life. As she travels from Dartmoor to Shetland, she encounters a range of native and primitive breeds perfectly suited to the diverse habitats of Britain. Her vivid descriptions of the animals, and those who care for them, reveal exactly why sheep matter and, properly managed, have a role to play in our future.