Description
The Book of the Farm: Volume I: Detailing The Labours Of The Farmer, Steward, Plowman, Hedger, Cattle-Man, Shepherd, Field-Worker, and Dairymaid.
By
Stephens, Henry
- Publisher: Benediction Books, 2009
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781849022545
- 24 x 16 cm.
- 592 pages
This is a facsimile reprint of Volume I of Henry Stephens standard three-volume reference on Farming in the 19th century, frequently referred to in the television series “Victorian Farm”. Chapters cover the steading, the farmhouse, winter weather, soils, hedge laying, the plow, draining, rearing and feeding cattle, farm horses, and more.
Condition:
The illustrated boards are in fine condition.
The binding is tight.
There is a slight crease to pages 1-6, otherwise, the interior is clean and in fine condition.
