Markhams Farewell to hvsbandry : or, The enriching of all sorts of barren and sterile grounds in our nation, to be as fruitfull in all manner of graine, pulse and grasse, as best grounds whatsoever

1656 Gervase Markham Farewell to Husbandry Agriculture FARMING Garden Rice Wheat

Gervase Markham is one of the most prolific and well-known 17th-century authors of husbandry and jockey athletics. His book 'Farewell to Husbandry' is a rare work of agricultural history, focusing on the preservations and planting of grains and seeds. Other important topics include:

· Preparing and grooming farmland

· Techniques in plowing

· Rice and wheat harvesting

· Farm tools

Item number: #16344

Price: $750

MARKHAM, Gervase

Markhams Farewell to hvsbandry : or, The enriching of all sorts of barren and sterile grounds in our nation, to be as fruitfull in all manner of graine, pulse and grasse, as best grounds whatsoever

London : Printed by W. Wilson, for E. Brewster and George Sawbridge, 1656.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [6], 126, [4]

· References: Wing S 3650

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~7.75in X 6in (19.5cm x 15cm)

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