There are only three chapters in this book: "Mountain Shepherds-- Breeders of Ewes and Rams," "Lowland Shepherds--Midwives and Nursemaids," and "Man and Dog--A Ritual of Grace and Beauty". The book has promise. It begins with a tradional song, the "Gloucestershire Shepherds' Song". However I was somewhat disappointed with it. The shepherds in the book speak for themselves, and sheepdogs appear in all three chapters. However, I did not think the author understood working sheepdogs. He speaks of dogs "under radio control," while at the same time the shepherd himself is saying "the best dog has got more up here and he thinks about it." The illustrations, by the author's wife, are lovely. ( )