The Field Guide to Fleece is a compact, portable reference guide aimed at fiber artists, spinners, knitters, weavers, and anyone interested in fleece and wool. 
The book profiles 100 sheep breeds, giving detailed information about each breed’s fleece characteristics—as well as advice on how that fleece is best handled and used. 
 
What’s Inside / Key Features
For each of the 100 sheep breeds, the authors include:
A photograph of the animal. 
Data on origin and conservation status.
Technical fleece details, such as weight, staple length, fibre diameter, and natural colours. 
Information about how well the fleece accepts dye, and suggestions for preparation methods (e.g. processing, washing, carding) per breed.
Suggestions on the best uses/applications for each fleece (which kinds of projects the wool is suited for). 
Because of this, the book helps you answer questions like: Which fleece is suitable for next year’s project? What to pick up at a fibre fair?
The book is about 232 pages in length. 
Its dimensions are small and handy (roughly 5 × 7 inches) — making it a field-friendly reference. 
It’s published by Storey Publishing (2013) under the subtitle 100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibres. 
The book is accessible to beginners (a good primer) and also valuable as a reference tool for more experienced fibre crafters.