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The Georgics of Vergil
Virgil; Blackmore, R D (1825-1900); Dolphin Press
1931
Blank leaves included in the paging.
The Irish Crofter
Lloyd Weedon, Trevor
[1970s]
This file contains a photocopy of an ms. paper ([8] leaves) on the life and work of Irish crofters in Donegal. This includes descriptions of a crofter's cottage, crops and cultivation, the animals and...
Origin of Fairs - Ireland
Lloyd Weedon, Trevor
1974
This file contains a photocopy of an ms. paper by Lloyd Weedon on the origin of fairs in Ireland ([15] leaves). As well as explaining the background to the origin of fairs, and listing examples of Iri...
Barn at Wadworth
[1960s]
Board-mounted photograph of a stone barn at Wadworth (near Doncaster, South Yorkshire). The roof slates are incomplete, leaving the timber frame of the roof exposed.
The farmer's letters to the people of England : containing the sentiments of a practical husbandman, on various subjects of great importance, particularly the exportation of corn : the balance of agriculture and manufactures : the present state of husbandry : the circumstances attending large and small farms : the present state of the poor : the price of provisions : the proceedings of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, &c. : the importance of timber and planting : emigrations to the colonies : the means of promoting the agriculture and population of Great Britain, &c. &c. : to which are added, Sylvæ, or, Occasional tracts on husbandry and rural œconomics (v.1)
Young, Arthur (1741-1820)
1771
Vol. 2 has title: "The farmer's letters to the landlords of Great-Britain", and lacks an edition statement. Published anonymously. By Arthur Young.
The farmer's letters to the people of England : containing the sentiments of a practical husbandman, on various subjects of great importance, particularly the exportation of corn : the balance of agriculture and manufactures : the present state of husbandry : the circumstances attending large and small farms : the present state of the poor : the price of provisions : the proceedings of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, &c. : the importance of timber and planting : emigrations to the colonies : the means of promoting the agriculture and population of Great Britain, &c. &c. : to which are added, Sylvæ, or, Occasional tracts on husbandry and rural œconomics (v.2)
Young, Arthur (1741-1820)
1771
Vol. 2 has title: "The farmer's letters to the landlords of Great-Britain", and lacks an edition statement. Published anonymously. By Arthur Young.
Campania fœlix. Or, A discourse of the benefits and improvements of husbandry : containing directions for all manner of tillage, pasturage, and plantation; as also for the making of cyder and perry. With some considerations upon I. Justices of the peace, and inferior officers. II. On inns and alehouses. III. On servants and labourers. IV. On the poor. To which are added, two essays: I. Of a country-house. II. Of the fuel of London
Nourse, Timothy (1699); Gucht, Michael van der (1660-1725)
1700
With engraved frontis. (A1v) signed: M. Vander Gucht Scul. Text continuous despite pagination. With 3 final advertisement leaves. Discourse of the benefits and improvements of husbandry. Index...
Systema agriculturæ, the mystery of husbandry discovered : treating of the several new and most advantagious ways of tilling, planting, sowing, manuring, ordering, improving of all sorts of gardens, orchards, meadows, pastures, corn-lands, woods & coppices... with an account of the several instruments and engines used in this profession
Worlidge, John (fl. 1669-1698); Worlidge, John (fl. 1669-1698); Worlidge, John (fl. 1669-1698)
1681
By J. Worlidge. "To which is added, Kalendarium rusticum, or, The husbandmans monthly directions... and Dictionarium rusticum, or, The interpretation of rustick terms." Includes index. Indexed i...
Technical Terms from a Wheelwright's Ledger
Wilkinson, Karl V
1972
This file contains a typed alphabetical list ([7] leaves) of terms relating to wheelwrighting, woodwork and agricultural tools, with definitions, compiled from a ledger belonging to Edward Packhamof t...
Piero Crescientio De agricultura vulgare
Crescenzi, Pietro de' (1233-1320); Bindoni, Alessandro
1519
Printer's device on t.p. Place of publication and date from colophon. Printed in double columns on both sides of each numbered leaf. Leaves 201-234 numbered 202-235; other incidental errors in f...
Sound Recordings, Essex and West Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
[1960s]
Martin Baynes, recorded in Henham (Essex); talks about his working life; jobs on leaving school, scaring birds, riding the chain horse at harvest time; working with horses from the age of 14/15; worki...
Field Book 1779
1779?
Contains accounts of receipts and payments with indication of balance of profit or loss, field by field, in respect of livestock, oats, and various other payments, with final balance in profit