7–1488.
Commonly accepted types and breeds of horses, asses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats and swine are treated in this volume, as for instance, the draft or speed type of horse, dairy type of cattle, and bacon type of swine. It includes a discussion on original habitat, breed development, history, work of pioneer breeders, characteristics, etc.
| A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 103. Ap. ’07. S. | ||
| + | Ann. Am. Acad. 30: 600. N. ’07. 130w. |
Plummer, Mary Wright. Roy and Ray in Mexico. Il. **$1.75. Holt.
7–19788.
A story told from the standpoint of Roy and Ray Stevens, lively twins, who spend a summer in Mexico. They visit Mexican cities, meet President Diaz, take part in an American colony’s celebration of the fourth of July, visit ruins and landmarks, and incidentally learn interesting bits of Mexican history. It is a travel book that will interest old as well as young.
“Will be helpful to teachers.”
| + | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 209. N. ’07. |