Agricultural Biography: Containing a Notice of the Life and Writings of the British Authors on Agriculture, from the Earliest Date in 1480 to the Present Time |
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... short chapters are added on mea- suring timber and stones . Three editions were published — in 1535 , 1538 , and the last without date , which is now mentioned . V. — TUSSER , 1557 . He remained ten years in this situation , and then ...
... short chapters are added on mea- suring timber and stones . Three editions were published — in 1535 , 1538 , and the last without date , which is now mentioned . V. — TUSSER , 1557 . He remained ten years in this situation , and then ...
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... and of a large curiosity . XVI . VAUGHAN , 1610 . Rowland Vaughan , Esquire , wrote a work en- titled " Most approved and long experienced water- ** Figures are given of ploughs with very short handles 16 AGRICULTURAL BIOGRAPHY . Speed.
... and of a large curiosity . XVI . VAUGHAN , 1610 . Rowland Vaughan , Esquire , wrote a work en- titled " Most approved and long experienced water- ** Figures are given of ploughs with very short handles 16 AGRICULTURAL BIOGRAPHY . Speed.
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... short handles ; the plough is given with two wheels on the end of the beam as now used , and recom- mended for level lands of a light sandy soil . The mould - board is square : the upper side extends from the middle of the coulter which ...
... short handles ; the plough is given with two wheels on the end of the beam as now used , and recom- mended for level lands of a light sandy soil . The mould - board is square : the upper side extends from the middle of the coulter which ...
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... short at this point . F is recorded that Hartlib was a kind relieving frien to Gabriel Plattes , and that he lodged and mai tained Speed in his house whilst he composed hi book of improvements in husbandry . About the time when Hartlib ...
... short at this point . F is recorded that Hartlib was a kind relieving frien to Gabriel Plattes , and that he lodged and mai tained Speed in his house whilst he composed hi book of improvements in husbandry . About the time when Hartlib ...
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... short time before his death Evelyn revised the 29 fourth edition of the " Sylva ; " and in 1776 a new publication , with many notes and explanations , was edited by Dr. Hunter , of York , which has been twice printed , along with ...
... short time before his death Evelyn revised the 29 fourth edition of the " Sylva ; " and in 1776 a new publication , with many notes and explanations , was edited by Dr. Hunter , of York , which has been twice printed , along with ...
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Page 98 - Islands: Comprehending the Natural and Economical History of Species and Varieties ; the Description of the Properties of external Form ; and Observations on the Principles and Practice of Breeding. By D. Low, Esq., FRSE With Wood Engravings. 8vo. price 25s. Low.— Elements of Practical Agriculture ; comprehending the Cultivation of Plants, the Husbandry of the Domestic Animals, and the Economy of the Farm.
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Page 19 - Society shall render some public account of his studies weekly if thought fit, and especially shall be recommended the promotion of experimental knowledge, as the principal end of the institution. There shall be a decent habit and uniform used in the college. One month in the year may be spent in London, or any of the Universities, or in a perambulation for the public benefit, etc., with what other orders shall be thought convenient, etc.
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