Stephens, Henry.

The Book of the Farm – Detailing The Labours of the Farmer, Farm-Steward, Ploughman, Shepherd, Hedger, Cattle-Man, Field-Worker and Dairy-Maid. In Three Volumes – With Numerous Illustrations [Steel-Engravings of Animals, Machinery, Farm Buildings etc.].

First Edition. 3 Volumes (complete set). Edinburgh / London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1844. Large Octavo (15.8 cm wide x 23.7 cm). Pagination: Volume I: XIX, 670 pages / Volume II: 728 pages / Volume III continues the pagination of Volume II = page 729 – 1408 pages. Plates bound at the end of Volume I and III and hundreds of text-illustrations throughout the Volumes. Hardcover / Original half-leather with gilt lettering and ornament on spine. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Pastedowns slightly loosened. The Volumes very strong and firm. One of the rarest original publications on the History of Farming and Husbandry.

This remarkable work is extremely comprehensive.

Chapters include for example:

The Sowing of Turnips, Mangel-Wurzel, Rape, Carrots and Parnsnips / Repairing the Fences of Grass-Fields and the Proper Construction of Field-Gates / The Weaning of Calves / Bulls, and the Grazing of Cattle Till Winter / Mares Foaling, Stallions and Horses at Grass / Sheep-Washing, Sheep-Shearing and Weaning of lambs / Rolling the Fleece and the Qualities of Wool /

The Making of Butter and Cheese / Hay-Making / Building Stone-Dykes / Pulling Flax and Hemp Reaping Rye / Lifting and Pitting Potatoes etc. etc.

Includes images showing the Mowing of Corn with the Scythe

• Keywords: Breeding · Cattle · Farm Animals · Farmhouse · Farming · Farming – Rare · Farming & Agriculture Collection · History of Ploughing · Landwirtschaft · Landwirtschaftsgeschichte · Sheep-farming · Sowing of Farm Produce
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 32336AB

EUR 1.480,-- 

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