A Cyclopedia of Agriculture, ... in which the theory, the art, and the business of farming are thoroughly and practically treated ...., 2 vols.
- Original publisher's brown cloth.
- Glasgow: Blackie and Son, 1855
Glasgow: Blackie and Son, 1855. First Edition.. Original publisher's brown cloth.. Very good; occasional spotting to the plates; small wear spot to the head of the spine of vol. 1.. 4to, I - [2], xii, [i] - xliv, 1022, 6 [adverts] pp.; II - [6], 1172, 4 [adverts] pp. + 52 engraved plates.
Morton edited this work from the best contemporary sources for all fields. The purpose was to provide a detailed reference manual for farming that covered the myriad topics confronting those who farmed. The plates are well drawn and illustrate machinery, building design and construction etc.. There are text illus. as well. The text is detailed, providing scientific up-to-date information. An excellent insight into farming techniques of the 19th century. Perkins #1234 - citing only a later edition.
Morton edited this work from the best contemporary sources for all fields. The purpose was to provide a detailed reference manual for farming that covered the myriad topics confronting those who farmed. The plates are well drawn and illustrate machinery, building design and construction etc.. There are text illus. as well. The text is detailed, providing scientific up-to-date information. An excellent insight into farming techniques of the 19th century. Perkins #1234 - citing only a later edition.
Details
Title
A Cyclopedia of Agriculture, ... in which the theory, the art, and the business of farming are thoroughly and practically treated ...., 2 vols.
Author
Morton, John C.
Binding
Original publisher's brown cloth.
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Blackie and Son: Glasgow
Date
1855
Edition
First Edition.