The Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little
horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman
who moved to one of Scotland’s wildest islands to save them. It
was Jane Cooper’s passion for knitting that led her to discover
the world of rare-breed sheep and their wool. Through this, Jane
uncovered the ‘Orkney Borerary’ – a unique group within the
UK’s rarest breed of sheep, the Boreray, and one of the few
surviving examples of primitive sheep in northern Europe. As her
knowledge of this rarest of heritage breeds grew, she took the bold
step to uproot her quiet suburban life in Newcastle and relocate to
Orkney, embarking on a new adventure and life as farmer and
shepherd. Jane was astonished to find that she was the sole
custodian of this lost flock in the world, and so she began
investigating their mysterious and ancient history, tracking down
the origins of the Boreray breed and its significance to
Scotland’s natural heritage. From Viking times to Highland crofts
and nefarious research experiments in Edinburgh, this is a so-far
untold real-life detective story. It is also the story of one
woman’s relentless determination to ensure a future for her
beloved sheep, and in doing so revealing their deep connection to
the Scottish landscape. An unforgettable story of a heritage breed
and the importance of its existence.
General
Imprint: |
Chelsea Green Publishing UK
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Jane Cooper
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Dimensions: |
229 x 153 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-915294-13-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-915294-13-4 |
Barcode: |
9781915294135 |
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