| Author |
Frederiksen, Johan Ditlev, 1848- |
| LoC No. |
19014333
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| Title |
The Story of Milk
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Story of Milk" by Johan D. Frederiksen is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the production, composition, and various characteristics of milk, delving deeply into dairy farming practices and the significance of milk and dairy products in human nutrition. The work aims to serve as both a reference and a handbook for those interested in understanding dairy science and the nutritional value of milk. At the start of "The Story of Milk," the author introduces the crucial importance of milk in human diets and the historical context of its consumption. Frederiksen outlines the various breeds of dairy cattle, their unique characteristics, and the principles of milk production. He discusses dietary practices for cattle, emphasizing the impact of nutrition on milk yield and quality. The initial chapters cover the composition of milk, highlighting its nutritional components such as fats, proteins, and minerals, while also explaining testing methods to evaluate milk's quality. It's clear from the beginning that the book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of dairy farming and its relevance to health and nutrition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
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| Subject |
Milk
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| Subject |
Dairy products
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66061 |
| Release Date |
Aug 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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