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Focusing on the evolution of livestock breeding, the book explores the contributions of Robert Bakewell and earlier breeders in seventeenth and eighteenth-century Britain. It delves into the techniques and philosophies that shaped Bakewell's practices, revealing a lineage of ideas connecting practical breeders with theoretical naturalists. The narrative examines whether the push for new livestock varieties stemmed from market demands or a quest for understanding heredity, highlighting the intricate interplay between agriculture and scientific inquiry during this transformative period.