Alpacas: Synthesis of a Miracle

By Safley and Michael Safley

Book Overview

For thousands of years, the alpaca, a New World camel related to the vicuña, has grazed quietly in the high altitude of the Peruvian Andes. However, since Peru created the Council of National Camelids... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970968701
• ISBN13: 9780970968708
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Northwest Alpacas
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Totally Satisfied!

I was very pleased to receive the book I purchased just as promised. I originally ordered this book from another new seller only to learn it was out-of-stock after being advertised it was in-stock! None-the-less, the book was delivered as requested with 2-day rush mail on time, it was double wrapped in a plastic sleeve and bubble wrap to protect it, excellent condition with no marks. Couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend this seller and will definitely order again in the future.

Alpacas: Past, Present and Future!

Wow! To any alpaca breeder trying to decide what to breed for; this book is for you. Mr. Safley covers the history of the alpaca fiber industry in Peru; as well as genetics, tips for selecting alpacas, theories on color inheritance, creation of a breeding program, discussion on the suri gene, and much more. I am so glad to have gotten my hands on this book before purchasing my first alpacas. It helped me decide what my goals would be and what to consider when evaluating a breeding plan. Even seasoned alpaca breeders could benefit from reading this book.

Complete

This is a comprehensive piece of work whose scope and detail would make anyone proud. You must want to read this tome as it is a tad thorough. This should be considered a resource for the alpaca enthusiast & those looking to answer the question of what is an alpaca. You can read the parts that interest you & skip the genetics lesson or not. I enjoyed the whole book & would recommend it to anyone who is seeking more about alpaca's. They are truely wonderful animals.