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A tea plantation in China with workers grinding and balling the tea. Gouache painting with oxidization.
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The farmer's magazine, and useful family companion. Consisting of practical essays, ... on the different branches of husbandry, ... A miscellaneous collection of valuable family receipts, ... Useful hints and curious observations ... By Agricola Sylvan, gentleman.
Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776-1780]- Books
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The farmer's magazine, and useful family companion: ... By Agricola Sylvan, gentleman.
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World War Two: two disabled men, both with missing limbs, working the land. Watercolour by L. Rawlings, c. 1944.
Rawlings, Leo, -1990.Date: 1944Reference: 24141i- Books
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A six weeks tour, through the southern counties of England and Wales. Describing, particularly, I. The present state of agriculture and manufactures. II. The different Methods of cultivating the Soil. III. The Success attending some late Experiments on various Grasses, &c. IV. The Prices of Labour and Provisions. V. The state of the working poor in those Counties, wherein the Riots were most remarkable. With descriptions and copper-plates, of such newly invented Implements of Husbandry as deserve to be generally known: Interspersed With Accounts of the Seats of the Nobility and Gentry, and other Objects worthy of Notice. In Several Letters to a Friend. By the author of the farmer's letters.
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Pictures
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A tea plantation in China: workers roll the caper tea into balls. Coloured lithograph.
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The farmer's director; or, a compendium of English husbandry. Concisely describing the management of land, and cultivating the several kinds of corn and pulse. Of grasses and plants for the food of cattle, and their several feeding qualities. Of meadows and pastures, and a new system of applying the grass-lands of a farm. With various improvements interspersed through the work. Also an appendix. Containing general observations and directions on various subjects of husbandry. Such as difference of soils, and the manner of treating them. Of the cattle necessary for different farms. Of the improvement of heath lands and marshes. Of the manner of improving a new farm. Of the servants necessary, and the various implements of husbandry. Of the expence of stocking, &c. &c. By Thomas Bowden, of the county of Kent.
Bowden, Thomas.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Pictures
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Nine scenes showing tea cultivation and preparation on an Indian plantation. Engraving by T. Brown, c. 1850, after J. L. Williams.
Williams, Joseph Lionel, approximately 1815-1877.Date: 1850Reference: 25275i- Books
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A six months tour through the North of England. Containing, an account of the present state of agriculture, manufactures and population, in several counties of this kingdom. Particularly, I. The nature, value, and rental of the soil. II. The size of farms, with accounts of their stock, products, population, and various methods of culture. III. The use, expence, and profit of several sorts of manure. IV. The breed of cattle, and the respective profits attending them. V. The state of the waste lands which might and ought to be cultivated. VI. The condition and number of the poor, with their rates, earnings, &c. VII. The prices of labour and provisions, and the proportion between them. VIII. The register of many curious and useful experiments in agriculture, and general practices in rural occonomics, communicated by several of the nobility, gentry, &c. &c. Interspersed with descriptions of the seats of the nobility and gentry; and other remarkable objects: illustrated with copper plates of such implements of husbandry, as deserve to be generally known; and views of some picturesque scenes, which occurred in the course of the journey. In four volumes.
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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The system followed during the two last years by the Board of Agriculture further illustrated. With dissertations on the growth and produce of sheep and wool, AS Well Spanish AS English. Also, observations upon, and a new plan for, the poor, and Poor laws. To Which Are Added Remarks ON The Modes Of Culture And Implements Of Husbandry, Used In Portugal. And AN Inquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Scarcity, And Means Proposed To Remedy IT In Future. By John, Lord Somerville. Illustrated with plates.
Somerville, John Southey Somerville, Baron, 1765-1819.Date: 1800- Pictures
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A tea plantation in China: workers water the young plants. Coloured lithograph.
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A description of some engines and implements used in husbandry, &c. made and sold by William Winlaw, engine-maker, Margaret-Street, Cavendish-Square, London. Also A List Of Sundry Improved Ploughs, Horse-Hoes, &c. used for different Purposes in Agriculture, Which have been repeatedly tried and approved of by the best practical Farmers in this Kingdom.
Winlaw, William.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The system followed during the two last years by the Board of Agriculture further illustrated. With dissertations on the growth and produce of sheep and wool, AS Well Spanish AS English. Also, observations upon the poor, and Poor Laws. To Which Are Added, Remarks ON The Modes Of Culture And Implements Of Husbandry, Used In Portugal. And AN Inquiry Into The Causes Of The Present Scarcity, And Means Proposed To Remedy IT In Future. By John, Lord Somerville. Illustrated with plates. A second edition. With considerable new matter Relative To The Relief Of Our Poor, &c. &c. and an appendix.
Somerville, John Southey Somerville, Baron, 1765-1819.Date: 1800- Books
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Agriculture improv'd: or, The practice of husbandry display'd. Chiefly shewn by facts, perform'd in all sorts of land, according to the old plain, and the new drill, way of farming. In two volumes: containing, a receipt how to improve an acre of barley for six-pence charge. How to improve that noble large fowl the bustard. The nature of pond-insects; also of serpents; and how to cure their venomous bites, &c. How to prevent the mischiefs done to farmers by sparrows. Of St. Timothy's Grass, (five feet long) which will mow four times a year. Of night as well as day fishing. Tench-broth, its restorative nature; and how to make it. Mr. Worlidge's notes on husbandry commented upon. Of improving of estates, soils, bogs, &c. Of the management of bees. How to prevent damage done to peas by pigeons, &c. Accounts of several new-invented engines and implements, of great use in husbandry. How farming may be carried on by the drill-plough, without dung, manure, or live cattle. How to preserve wheat in granaries, from damps, vermin, &c. How to desend crops of turnep-seed from field-fowls. Of encouragements from landlords to promote the industry of tenants. The present state of bad husbandry in Scotland; with proposals for remedying it. The Cheshire and Lancashire way of managing their wheat and barley crops. Of the bad consequences of wrong manuring, wrong ploughing, &c. Damage done by greedy tenants to themselves and landlords, by ploughing up the poor lands of woulds, downs, and commons. With many other curious and serviceable matters, never before published. ... By William Ellis, a farmer, of Little Gaddesden, near Hemsted, in Hertfordshire, author of the Modern husbandman.
Ellis, William, approximately 1700-1758.Date: M DCC XLVI. [1746]- Pictures
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Blue gum or fever tree (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.): flowering and fruiting stem with floral segments. Engraving by C. Dien, c.1798, after P. J. Redouté.
Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840.Date: [1798]Reference: 18494i- Books
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A history of British implements and machinery applicable to agriculture, with observations on their improvements / [William Lester].
Lester, W. (William)Date: [1811]- Books
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A catalogue of the valuable farming stock, implements in Husbandry, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, of the late Rev. Tobias Rustat, Deceased, At Stutton, Suffolk, which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Harris & Sparrow, on Monday the 18th of February, 1793, Also, On Tuesday and following Days, Houshold Furniture, China, Glass, some Books, and Sundry other Articles. The Goods to be Viewed on Friday and Saturday before the Sale. Sale to begin each Morning at Ten O'Clock.
Harris & Sparrow (Auctioneers)Date: [1793]- Books
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A six weeks tour through the southern counties of England and Wales. Describing, particularly, I. The present state of agriculture and manufacture. II. The different methods of cultivating the soil. III. The success attending some late experiments on various grasses, &c. IV. The various prices of labour and provisions. V. The state of the working poor in those counties, wherein the riots were most remarkable. With descriptions and models of such new invented implements of husbandry as deserve to be generally known. Interspersed with accounts of the seats of the nobility and gentry, and other objects worthy of notice. In several letters to a friend. By the author of the Farmer's letters.
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: M DCC LX Viii. [1768]- Books
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A six months tour through the North of England: containing, an account of the present state of agriculture, manufactures and population, in several Counties of this Kingdom. Particularly, I. The Nature, Value, and Rental of the Soil. II. The Size of Farms, with Accounts of their Stock, Products, Population, and various Methods of Culture. III. The Use, Expence, and Profit of several Sorts of Manure. IV. The Breed of Cattle, and the respective Profits attending them. V. The State of the Waste Lands which might and ought to be cultivated. VI. The Condition and Number of the Poor, with their Rates, Earnings, &c. Vii. The Prices of Labour and Provisions, and the Proportion between them. Viii. The Register of many curious and useful Experiments in Agriculture, and general Practices in rural Oeconomics communicated by several of the Nobility, Gentry, &c. &c. Interspersed With Descriptions of the Seats of the Nobility and Gentry; and other remarkable Objects; Illustrated with Copper Plates of such Implements of Husbandry, as deserve to be generally known; and Views of some picturesque Scenes, which occurred in the Course of the Journey. La seule vol de se procurer un corps complet Agriculture, seroit, sans doute, de rassembler les diverses observations quaeroient fourni dans chaque province. Encyclopedie. In Four Volumes. ...
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]-71- Books
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A six months tour through the North of England. Containing, an account of the present state of agriculture, manufactures and population, in several Counties of this Kingdom. Particularly, I. The Nature, Value, and Rental of the Soil. II. The Size of Farms, with Accounts of their Stock, Products, Population, and various Methods of Culture. III. The Use, Expence, and Profit of several Sorts of Manure. IV. The Breed of Cattle, and the respective Profits attending them. V. The State of the Waste Lands which might and ought to be cultivated. VI. The Condition and Number of the Poor, with their Rates, Earnings, &c. Vii. The Prices of Labour and Provisions, and the Proportion between them. Viii. The Register of many curious and useful Experiments in Agriculture, and general Practices in rural Oeconomics communicated by several of the Nobility, Gentry, &c. &c. Interspersed With Descriptions of the Seats of the Nobility and Gentry; and other remarkable Objects: Illustrated with Copper Plates of such Implements of Husbandry, as deserve to be generally known; and Views of some picturesque Scenes, which occurred in the Course of the Journey. In four volumes. ...
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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A six months tour through the north of England. Containing, an account of the present state of agriculture, manufactures and population, in several counties of this kingdom. Particularly, I. The Nature, Value, and Rental of the Soil. II. The Size of Farms, with Account of their Stock, Products, Population, and various Methods of Culture. III. The Use, Expence, and Profit of several Sorts of Manure. IV. The Breed of Cattle, and the respective Profits attending them. V. The State of the Waste Lands which might and ought to be cultivated. VI. The Condition and Number of the Poor, with their Rates, Earnings &c. Vii. The Prices of Labour and Provisions, and the Proportion between them. Viii. The Register of many curious and useful Experiments in Agriculture, and general Practices in rural Oeconomics communicated by several of the Nobility, Gentry, &c. &c. Interspersed with Descriptions of the Seats of the Nobility and Gentry; and other remarkable Objects: Illustrated with Copper Plates of such Implements of Husbandry, as deserve to be generally known; and Views of some picturesque Scenes, which occurred in the Course of the Journey. Experiments on Rearing and Fattening of Hogs. As laid before the Society of Arts, &c. In three volumes. ...
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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Prioritizing nutrition in agriculture and rural development : guiding principles for operational investments / Anna Herforth, Andrew Jones, and Per Pinstrup-Andersen.
Herforth, Anna WhitsonDate: [2012]- Pictures
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Sheep-dipping in progress using new equipment. Wood engraving, 1842.
Date: 1842Reference: 40156i- Books
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A proposal for employing, cloathing, and furnishing, with implements of husbandry, children, from the age of ten to sixteen; with a view to agriculture, the improvement of land, and gardening. Addressed to the Dublin Society. By Sir James Caldwell, baronet.
Caldwell, James, Sir, -1784.Date: 1770- Books
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A proposal for employing, cloathing, and furnishing, With the implements of husbandry, children, from the age of ten to sixteen; with a view to agriculture, the improvement of land, and gardening. Addressed to the Dublin Society. By Sir James Caldwell, baronet.
Caldwell, James, Sir, -1784.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]