T. Bedford Franklin
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2015
9781107586635
Good Pastures
Some Memories of Farming Fifty Years Ago
Specificaties
Paperback, 84 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781107586635
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Originally published in 1944, this book provides a highly readable account of agricultural life in the Towcester, Northamptonshire area fifty years prior to the time of publication. The text was based upon notes kept by the author's father and the memories of the author regarding the various operations described. Illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British farming and the history of agriculture.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107586635
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:84
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
Preface; 1. Introductory; 2. A very little geology; 3. The country scene; 4. Father and his farm; 5. The farm workers; 6. Weeds; 7. Making a new pasture; 8. Renovating an old pasture; 9. Stocking the larder; 10. Getting the bedding ready; 11. The new arrivals; 12. Wintering in the yards; 13. Horses; 14. Sheep; 15. Repairs; 16. Spring cleaning the pastures; 17. Summer in the pastures; 18. Fat stock; 19. Keeping the land in good heart; 20. 'Tout casse, tout lasse, tout passe'.