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Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. 'Il Gombo...occupies an extensive space on the Tuscan shore of the Mediterranean...in the verdant Pisan meadows more than two thousand wild cows feed at liberty; they afford but little milk, and are kept...for the production of calves and as a source of veal supply for the population of Pisa. A vast number of horses are also bred at the "cascina"; last year they exceeded fifteen hundred. But the greatest curiosity of this important farm is the herd of upwards of two hundred camels. About thirty of these animals are employed in the labours of the farm...but the remainder wander in perfect freedom in the midst of the pine forests...Although comparatively in its infancy, the farm is already rich in the possession of useful animals, many of the best specimens having been offered to his Majesty by the acclimatisation societies of England and France. The climate of the Pisan district is very favourable to the health and propagation of the animals imported, and the mildness of its winter and the ordinary tranquillity of the atmosphere are advantages which other establishments in Europe of a similar nature do not possess'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the beauty and grandeur of Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel in 1864. The engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani showcases the vast expanse of this farm on the Tuscan shore of the Mediterranean, where over two thousand wild cows roam freely in verdant meadows.
The farm is not only home to wild cows but also boasts a herd of upwards of two hundred camels, with some employed in farm labor while others wander freely in pine forests. Additionally, Il Gombo is known for breeding over fifteen hundred horses last year alone.
What makes this farm truly unique is its ability to acclimate animals from around Europe thanks to the favorable climate of the Pisan district. Many of these animals were gifted to His Majesty by acclimatization societies from England and France.
As described in "Illustrated London News" in 1864, Il Gombo may be relatively young but it already holds a rich collection of useful animals that contribute to both agricultural production and local supply needs. This print serves as a window into a time when animal husbandry was an important aspect of agriculture and sustainability.
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