A Short History of the World According to Sheep

I’ve written several books about sheep, most notably The Backyard Sheep for Storey Publishing, so I’ve researched this subject at length. This is by far the best resource on sheep and woolen history that I’ve seen and it’s written in such an engaging style. I can hardly wait until the author’s new book comes out!

Very highly recommended.

The content is presented in a very personable manner, sprinkled with interesting facts and historical tidbits. The cover art and chapter illustrations add to the overall charm of the book. Halfway through I am savoring it in small reads to make it last.

This book is what it claims to be — world history centered around sheep. Unlike some textile histories which seem as if the author never left the library, it seems true from a spinner’s and weaver’s point of view. It does not claim to be a world history of all spun fibers such as silk, cotton, or flax, and it is not. However, it covers the the subject it intends to cover well (for it’s length) from both a craft and a social history point of view,

This was a very enjoyable read.

This was a gift and the recipient was thrilled with it.