Stephens, Henry

The Book of the Farm: Detailing the Labours of the Farmer, Farm-Steward, Ploughman, Shepherd, Hedger, Farm-Labourer, Field-Worker, and Cattle-Man

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ISBN 13:
9781789873009
author:
Stephens, Henry
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pantianos Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
1900
Pages:
326
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Business, General, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£14.81

Description

The Book of the Farm is a comprehensive guide to the skills and knowledge required for large-scale agriculture in the 19th century. First published in the 1840s, this book provides a detailed account of the ingenuity and sophistication of modern farming, which had become a professional discipline reliant on science and machinery. With over 100 illustrations and 80 charts, it offers a unique insight into the tools, techniques, and records used in farming during this period.

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