The Rural Economy of Yorkshire Comprizing the Management of Landed Estates, and the Present Practice of Husbandry in the Agricultural districts of that County.

[William] Marshall

Published by G. Nicol, London, 1796

About this Item

A pleasing two-volume, second edition of Marshall's economic overview of the county of Yorkshire. An appealing second edition of this seminal work on land management in eighteenth century Britain, by William Marshall. (ESTC T123051) First published for T. Caddell in 1788.Two volumes, bound in full tree calf with gilt to spine.Illustrated with two egnraved, folding maps of the County of York and the Vale of Pickering to volume one, collated complete.A fascinating survey of land management and husbandry practices in Yorkshire. Including, case studies into the individual Vales of Yorkshire, detailed investigations into the management and operations of the many Estates and Tenants, types of farm buildings populating the Yorkshire countryside, agricultural infrastructure in the area and the preservation of woodlands and waterways.Volume two looks at both arable and livestock farming practices, as well as a list of rates. Including a thorough index and table of references to the rear.A truly fascinating insight into traditional and innovative methods of rural land management in the late eighteenth century. Bound in full, tree calf. Externally, smart. With some slight rubbing to joints and extremities, the odd small loss to leather. Prominent worming to rear joint and board of volume two. Light offsetting, the odd spot and tiding to end papers of volume two. Hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot and marginal age toning. Heavier spotting to fold out maps. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rural Economy of Yorkshire Comprizing the Management of Landed Estates, and the Present Practice of Husbandry in the Agricultural districts of that County.
• Publisher: G. Nicol, London
• Publication Date: 1796
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
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  • British Topography