A continuation of the compleat body of husbandry : Containing rules for [p]erforming, in the most profitable manner, the whole business of the farmer, and country gentleman, in cultivating, planting, and stocking of land: in judging of the several kinds of seeds, and of manures; and in the management of arable and pasture grounds: together with the most approved methods of practice in the several branches of husbandry, from sowing the seed, to getting in the crop; and in breeding and preserving cattle, and curing their diseases. To which is annexed, the whole management of the orchard, the brewhouse, and the dairy. Compiled from the original papers of the Late Thomas Hale, Esq; and enlarged by many new and useful communications on practical subject. From the collections of Col. Stevenson, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Storey, Mr. Osborne, the Rev. Mr. Turner, and others. A work founded on experience; and calculated for general benefit; consisting chiefly of improvements made by modern practitioners in farming; and containing many valuable and useful discoveries, never before published. Published by His Majesty's royal licence and authority.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hale, Thomas, Esq.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agriculture--Study and teaching--Early works to 1800.

Agriculture.

Agriculturists--Great Britain--Early works to 1800.

Agriculturists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],100,[6]p. )

Other Title:

Continuation of the compleat body of husbandry

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's-Inn; T. Trye, near Gray's-Inn Gate, Holbourn; and S. Crowder, on London-Bridge, M.DCC.LIX. [1759]

Notes:

Printed in two columns.

With three final leaves containing an appendix and index.

Reproduction of original from University of London's Goldsmiths' Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T149761.

OCLC:

508967694