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
Ideal for readers of agricultural history, rural life, and hands-on farming, this edition preserves both the instructional core and the storytelling voice that ties it together.