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Discover the rhythms of rural life through practical farming wisdom and plain-spoken charm.
This classic guide, The Farm, offers a front‑row view of field work, dairy care, and the day‑to‑day tasks that shape a thriving estate. Rich with observations and illustrated by eight steel engravings and twenty‑six wood cuts, it invites readers to see how farms run and why good management matters.
In inviting, accessible chapters, you’ll meet the people, tools, and routines that drive the season—from ploughing and sowing to harvest, haymaking, and livestock care. The author blends practical instruction with stories from a country residence, making the knowledge feel clear and actionable for readers curious about real farming.What you’ll experience
- Step-by-step explanations of soil work, crop management, and harvest practices
- Insight into animal care, especially horses, dairy cattle, and poultry
- Notes on equipment, barns, feed, and the everyday decisions that affect yields
- A peek at the relationship between tradition, technique, and quality in farm work
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the world of 19th-century English farming, offering a vivid portrayal of rural life and the agricultural practices of the time. Through the eyes of a young Londoner, the author details the daily routines, tools, and methods used in cultivating crops and raising livestock. The book's focus on the farm provides a glimpse into the importance of agriculture in a pre-industrial society, where food production was not only a means of sustenance but also a source of livelihood and community. From the intricate details of plowing and sowing wheat to the challenges of battling pests and the seasonal rhythm of harvest, the author provides a rich and insightful account of the farmer's life. Readers are invited to experience the beauty of the countryside, the hard work of farming, and the deep connection between people and the land. This book offers a fascinating and informative journey into the world of traditional farming, reminding us of the enduring importance of agriculture in shaping our food, our landscapes, and our society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331825722_0
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