By William Cobbett

Published: London Anne Cobbett

Size: 8" by 5" Pagination: 8-182, 12pp

The sixth edition of William Cobbett's detailed instructional guide to cottage economy. A fantastic work on how to live self-sufficiently in the early nineteenth century.

By William Cobbett

1843 Cottage Economy

Name: 1843 Cottage Economy
SKU: 972F43
Price: 75 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Anne Cobbett

Size: 8" by 5" Pagination: 8-182, 12pp

The sixth edition of William Cobbett's detailed instructional guide to cottage economy. A fantastic work on how to live self-sufficiently in the early nineteenth century.

£75.00

weight: 0.5kgs / stock code: 972F43

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Description

Publishers' Original Binding

First published in 1821, 'Cottage Economy' is a fascinating study into the running of a successful cottage.

This is the 1843 sixth edition.

The work gives instructions on how to bake bread, brew beer, keeping livestock, and more.

Cobbett's work is considered to be a timeless guide on how to live self-sufficiently.

With twelve pages of advertisements prior to the rear.

Condition

In the original cloth backed paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with back strip age toned. Light handling marks to boards, with small area of paper residue to head of front board. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with only the odd spot.

Overall: Good

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