National Irrigation, or the Various Methods of Watering Meadows

William Tatham

Published by J. and T. Carpenter, London, 1801

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The first edition of this very scarce, illustrated guide to the irrigation of meadows. Illustrated with seven engraved plates. Collated, complete.The first edition of this very scarce work, in which author William Tatham discusses irrigation in agriculture, and the ability of meadow watering to 'increase the population, wealth, and revenue of the kingdom'. He discusses irrigation in various regions, from Spain to America, and from Aberdeenshire to Gloucestershire.Irrigation tools and equipment, expenses, and experiments are also discussed.Lacking half-title.With the inscription of W.C. Edwards to the front free endpaper, and a further inscription to the head of the title page.An excellent copy of this very scarce early nineteenth century agricultural guide. Rebacked in cloth, retaining the publisher's original boards. With endpapers renewed. Bumping to board perimeters, with light handling marks to boards. Inscription to front free endpaper, and head of title page. Bookseller's label to rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking half title. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of spotting throughout, and the odd light pencil notation. Tide marks to plates. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 861F58

Bibliographic Details

Title: National Irrigation, or the Various Methods ...

Publisher: J. and T. Carpenter, London

Publication Date: 1801

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book