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100 1 _aFitzherbert, Anthony,
_d1470-1538
245 1 4 _aThe Book of Husbandry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-07-07
508 _aProduced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Book of Husbandry" by Anthony Fitzherbert is an agricultural guide written during the early 16th century. This treatise discusses various aspects of farming, including instructions on plowing, sowing, and livestock management, while addressing both practical and philosophical dimensions of husbandry. Through this work, Fitzherbert provides insights for husbandmen to improve their agricultural practices, thereby enhancing their livelihood. The opening of the text presents an introduction by the author, emphasizing the importance of labor and the role of husbandmen in society. Fitzherbert begins by explaining that husbandmen primarily sustain themselves through agriculture, particularly by engaging in plowing, sowing crops, and raising animals. He elaborates on different types of plows suited for various soils and outlines the necessary tools and materials for effective husbandry. Through these discussions, the author aims to equip readers with practical knowledge and advice vital for farming success. The tone suggests a combination of practical instruction and moral reflection on the responsibilities of land cultivation and stewardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
653 _aAgriculture -- England
653 _aHome economics, Rural
700 1 _aSkeat, Walter W.
_q(Walter William),
_d1835-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57457
999 _c98288
_d98288