1779 Experiments and Observations Concerning Agriculture and the Weather

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Rebound

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.

ESTC reference number T99906

With an alphabetical index to the rear.

With the stamp of the Lawes Agricultural Trust to the recto of the frontispiece, and verso of index. No further library markings.

An impressively detailed discussion of late eighteenth century farming practices.