Master the art of estate management with practical, time-tested guidance – this guide presents the duty of a steward and new agricultural methods to improve an lord’s estate.
This volume offers a clear, no-nonsense path for managers who need honest strategies for farming, accounting, and overseeing skilled workers. Inside, you’ll find practical instructions, tables, and precedents designed to help keep an estate profitable while avoiding common pitfalls. It blends core duties with hands-on techniques, making it useful for historical study and real-world application.
- Understand the core duties of a steward and how to align them with your lord’s interests
- Learn methods for measuring land, timber, and farm value using practical tables
- See how to handle covenants, accounts, and contracts with confidence
- Discover guidance on farming practices, orchard and timber management, and pond care
Ideal for readers interested in historical estate management, agricultural history, or anyone seeking a grounded, procedural look at managing lands and resources.