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_aMarkham, Gervase, _d1568?-1637 |
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_aThe English Husbandman : _bThe First Part: Contayning the Knowledge of the true Nature of euery Soyle within this Kingdome: how to Plow it; and the manner of the Plough, and other Instruments |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-10-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Louise Pryor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The English Husbandman" by Gervase Markham is a practical treatise on agricultural practices written in the early 17th century. This work serves as both a guide and an instructional manual for English farmers, detailing essential knowledge regarding soil types, plowing techniques, and crop management methods. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding the agricultural landscape to maximize productivity. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of effective husbandry practices while appealing to the reader's sense of practicality and tradition. Markham introduces his purpose through a dedication to Lord Clifton, asserting the significance of the husbandman’s role in sustaining the community through diligent farming. He discusses the value of sharing agricultural knowledge suited to the English climate and environment, promising insights into soil types, plows, and the necessary instruments used in husbandry as he progresses through the text. Overall, Markham aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of English agricultural practices and encourage improvements in the farming methods of his contemporary readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAgriculture -- England -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aAgriculture -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aGardening -- England -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aGardening -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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