1798 The Rural Economy of the Southern Counties; Comprizing Kent, Surrey, Sussex; The Isle of Wight; The Chalk Hills of Wiltshire, Hampshire & c. And including the Culture and Management of Hops, In the Districts of Maidstone, Canterbury, and Farnham.

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First Edition, Folding Maps, Leather Binding, Rebound, Uncommon

A first edition two volume set of this work, rebound in a half calf binding for the Library Office of Woods, with the binder's label to the rear paste downs. Library stamps to the front paste downs and front free end papers. Folding map of the eastern districts, tipped in to Volume I. Folding map of the western districts, tipped in to Volume II. William Marshall (1845-1818) published six studies on the farming practices of different regions of England from 1788 to 1798, which remain important historical resources on English agriculture. This is the final instalment on the South of England. These volumes include information on the cultivation of crops; management of woodlands, orchards and estates; hiring staff; animal husbandry; implements and buildings; and selling at markets. Volume I surveys Maidstone, Kent, Romney Marsh, and Canterbury, with particular focus on the growing of hops in Maidstone. Volume II surveys the Isle of Thanet, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Petworth, valley of Farnham, Surrey heathland, Sussex coast, and the Chalk Hills. 2 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of Volume I.