The Rural Economy of Yorkshire: Compromising the Management of Landed Estates and the Present Practice of Husbandry in the Agricultural Districts of That County

William Marshall

ISBN 10: 0461902109 / ISBN 13: 9780461902105

Published by HardPress, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rural Economy of Yorkshire: Compromising the Management of Landed Estates and the Present Practice of Husbandry in the Agricultural Districts of That County
• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461902109
• ISBN 13: 9780461902105
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Rural Economy Of Yorkshire: Compromising The Management Of Landed Estates And The Present Practice Of Husbandry In The Agricultural Districts Of That County by William Marshall presents a comprehensive survey of rural economy across England, combining field observations with practical guidance on estate management and farming practices. The work is organized around Prefatory Remarks, excursions, and district minutes, detailing climate, soils, waters, subsoils, and agricultural productions, and it covers diverse regions such as Cornwall, Devonshire, Somerset, and Dorset. It analyzes the distribution and size of farms, hedgerows, manorial rights, and the management of lands, with extensive discussions of crops, cattle, sheep, dairy production, and farm infrastructure. The text advocates improvements in pasture, drainage, liming, manuring, and hedgerow management, and it contemplates public works like inland navigation and canals to enhance trade and agricultural prosperity. Interwoven with historical reflections on landed property and tenancy, the volumes combine empirical observations with pragmatic recommendations aimed at elevating the efficiency and productivity of rural estates in the era.