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Bakewell

A livestock breeder who pioneered selective breeding methods.

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Also known as Bakewell, Mr. Bakewell

First appearance: principles of selection anciently followed and their effects

Bakewell shows up with force in Breeds of the Domestic Pigeon, Their Differences and Origin. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced as a celebrated raiser of Hereford cattle, used as an example of a breeder who rejects common descent.
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In Breeds of the Domestic Pigeon, Their Differences and Origin: Referenced as a celebrated raiser of Hereford cattle, used as an example of a breeder who rejects common descent. Later, in Unconscious Selection:…

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