02316cam a22003373u 4500 69970 UtSlPG 20260610134622.0 m cr n 260607r20231614utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637 The English Husbandman (The Second Booke) : Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-07 Jonathan Ingram, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The English Husbandman (The Second Booke)" by Gervase Markham is an agricultural treatise written in the early 17th century. This instructional work focuses on various aspects of husbandry, such as managing a kitchen garden, cultivating a variety of plants including herbs and flowers, and caring for livestock. Markham's aim is to present practical advice sourced from English experience rather than relying on classical references, making it a valuable guide for the English farmer of his time. At the start of the book, the author provides an overview of the content, including the importance of understanding weather patterns and their impact on farming. The opening chapters discuss the signs of various weather conditions and how they relate to agricultural activities, as well as the selection and preparation of ground for planting. Markham emphasizes the knowledge needed for successful gardening and farming, detailing the necessary steps for sowing and cultivating various herbs and plants, aiming to create a robust foundation for readers looking to enhance their agricultural skills and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: John Browne, 1614 Agriculture -- England -- Early works to 1800 Agriculture -- Early works to 1800 Gardening -- England -- Early works to 1800 Gardening -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69970 110723 110723