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The singin lass : a reflection on the life of the poet Marion Angus (1865-1946) in the form of an account of her life and work, and three extracts from 'Blackthorn', a novel
No full textPart 1 of this thesis comprises a biography which, for the first time, places Marion Angus within her historical, family and social context. A version of this was published as the introduction to my edited collection The Singin Lass: Selected Work of Marion Angus (Polygon, 2006).
Assumptions made about the poet's activities and attitudes derive from critical reading of archival material: her published 'diaries', letters and prose, as well as her poetry. The appraisal of her work places it within literary contexts. The development of her linguistic awareness of the Scots language is traced and the extent of her commitment to it noted.
I conclude that assessment of her work has frequently been affected by erroneous judgements about her lifestyle and that the poetry, which has greater depth than it sometimes is given credit for, illuminates her struggle rather than defines her character. Her strength and resilience, as well as her contribution to Scots literature, should be respected and admired.
Part II comprises three extracts from Blackthorn, a novel based on aspects of the life and work of Marion Angus. My starting point was the marked contrast between her earlier prose and her later poetry. This, I believe, reflects an actual family crisis which is central to my narrative. The extracts presented here (dated 1900, 1930 and 1945-46) present a credible alternative to inaccurate assumptions which were made about her life. I explore two actual significant relationships in her life: with a sister who becomes wholly dependent on her, and with a younger friend who looks after her in her final year. In the absence of any firm evidence of lovers, I speculate on other relationships
Joshua Davis: Author of Spare Parts
No full textCitation: K-State First (2016). Joshua Davis: Author of Spare Parts [Flier]. Manhattan, Kansas: K-State First.Flyer advertising Joshua Davis's author talk at Kansas State University
Angus Maddison and Development Economics
No full textThis paper was prepared for the Angus Maddison Memorial conference, held in November 2010 at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam. The paper reflects on Angus Maddison's contributions to development economics. It focuses on the following issues: 1. quantification in development economics and the framework of proximate and ultimate causality in growth and development; 2 the debate about levels of GDP per capita in the middle of the eighteenth century; 3 Maddison versus the Malthusians; 4 measurement of Chinese Economic Performance in the long run; 5. the impact of Western expansion on the non-Western world and 6. the role of institutions in economic development.Economic Growth, Development Economics, GDP per capita, China, Western Expansion, Institutions
Angus, K Mcewan, [No Service Number]
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/368798Surname: ANGUS
Given Name(s) or Initials: K MCEWAN
Military Service Number or Last Known Location: No Service Number
Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: 21706178840
Item: [2016.0049.01125] "Angus, K Mcewan, [No Service Number]
Steven Johnson Author Talk Poster
No full textK-State Book NetworkA poster advertising an author talk by Steven Johnson at Kansas State University on September 3, 2014. Steven Johnson's book "The Ghost Map" was the 2014-2015 common book
Genomic structure and selection history across Angus populations worldwide: insights from ROH, selection mapping, and functional analyses.
No full textAngus cattle, originally from Scotland, have been selectively bred for over 400 years, making them one of the most prominent beef breeds globally. Known for their adaptability, natural polled traits, and high-quality beef, Angus cattle have been intensively selected for growth, body size, and feed efficiency. This study investigates the genetic diversity, selection history, and key genomic regions across five Angus populations from the USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Red Angus of America. Genomic data from 71,283 animals born between 1961 and 2024 were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), phylogenetic tree construction, and Runs of Homozygosity (ROH), with the Generation Proxy Selection Mapping (GPSM) approach used to assess selection history. Functional annotation identified candidate genes and pathways related to selection. Our analysis revealed both similarities and differences across populations. The PCA and FST metrics showed minimal differentiation between the American, Canadian, Australian, and Brazilian populations, with greater differentiation observed in the Red Angus population. The ROH analysis revealed that the Brazilian population had the highest number of ROHs. The ROH islands identified on BTA8 and BTA13 in the American and Australian populations were linked to traits like body weight, marbling, and tenderness. The GPSM identified significant markers associated with body weight and growth in all populations, reflecting ongoing selection pressures. This study highlights the potential of genomics to improve our understanding of Angus cattle’s genetic architecture and selection history. It underscores the feasibility of integrating global populations for more accurate genomic evaluations, enhancing genetic predictions, and supporting sustainable beef production worldwide
Aberdeen-Angus cattle
No full textCitation: Gilkison, Charles A. Aberdeen-Angus cattle. Senior thesis, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1906.Morse Department of Special CollectionsIntroduction: Little is known of the early history of any of our domestic animals. They all belong to Lthe class Mammalia , order Ruminatia, family Bovidae , genus Bos and all except the zebus or humped cattle to the sub-genus Taurus. They are most likely a cross between the genii Bos Urus and Bos Longifrons, which inhabited the British Isles and northern Europe prior to the dawn of the Christian era. The former was a very fierce animal, nearly as large as an elephant but otherwise much resembling the cattle of later times. The Bos Longifrons was smaller than most of our breeds of cattle today, and not as nearly like them in general conformation as the Urus. The constantly changing surroundings to which they were subject until well along in the seventeenth century, when we have our first meager description of any cattle, would make quite a change in their appearance. As far back as there is any account there have been polled cattle in Scotland, but probably they were once horned and originated from some "sport". Of the four breeds of cattle native to the British Isles, only one, the Ayrshire, had any foreign blood introduced. The two polled breeds, Galloway, and Aberdeen-Angus, are nearer related to each other than to the others. The Galloways are ranker, and coarser in hair, thicker and stiffer in skin, and slower maturing than the Angus. The differences between them and between the West Highlands was due chiefly to climatic conditions, care and food. The Aberdeen-Angus cattle are indigenous to the counties of Aberdeen, Forfar (which contains most of the district formerly called Angus) and the surrounding country in the north-east part of Scotland. Here they reign supreme to the present day. The time of the formation of the breed is unknown, but was before the latter part of the seventeenth century
Cows, Grand Champion Angus
No full textGrand Champion Angus female. Exhibited by Gayle Evans, owned by Neil K. Boyter of Cedar City
Feedlot performance of Angus and Brahman x Angus steers during cold weather
No full textStraightbred Angus steers gained .21 lb/day faster than Brahman x Angus
steers during a 184-day winter feeding trial. Angus steers had a higher yield grade.
more fat thickness at 12th rib, and graded 90% Choice. Brahman x Angus steers
were 40 days younger at slaughter, had more carcass weight/day of age and larger
loin eyes, but only graded 10% choice. There was no difference in feed efficiency
Aberdeen Angus
No full textCitation: Morrison, Orr O. Aberdeen Angus. Senior thesis, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1908.Introduction: In making a study of any breed of stock it always appears necessary to make a statement, either brief or lengthy, of the history of that particular breed before entertaining into any discussion of characters and qualities. It is the purpose, then, in handling the subject however broad it may be, to give a brief history of the breed
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