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
- 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
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.