1779 Experiments and Observations Concerning Agriculture and the Weather

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce

The first edition.

Bound in an elegant full polished calf.

Illustrated with a frontispiece titled 'Plan of the Farm', and one further plate.

A very scarce late eighteenth century work by William Marshall, a prominent agriculture writer known to be an early proponent of the establishment of a state-sponsored body to promote farming standards and agriculture.

In 1774, Marshall rented a farm near Croydon, Surrey, to practice and experiment with farming and agriculture techniques, later publishing an account of his experiences. With an alphabetical index to the rear.

An impressively detailed discussion of late eighteenth century farming practices.

ESTC reference number T99906