Good Pastures

Some Memories of Farming Fifty Years Ago

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-12-03
Mått180 x 125 x 4 mm
Vikt910 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor84
FörlagCambridge University Press
ISBN9781107586635

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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'.