1842 The Practical Farmer, Gardener and Housewife Dictionary Agriculture

Description: The Practical Farmer, Gardener and Housewife; Or, Dictionary of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Domestic Economy: Including Descriptions of the Most Improved Kinds of Live Stock, Their Proper Treatment, Diseases and Remedies-An Account of the Best Sorts of Fruits, With Instructions For the Management of Fruit Trees Generally; Together with Directions for the Culture of the Morus Multicaulis, For the raising of Sill Also With Remarks on the Cultivation of Some Select Flowers and Ornamental Shrubs. By Edward James Hooper and published in Cincinnati by Geo Conclin. 1842, 540 pp, 5x8'', hardcover binding. In as-is condition. Cover boards are loose. Covers and spine have age-related toning and wear that has caused tears and discoloration. Corners of covers are bent inwards. Many pencil inscriptions from a previous owner. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Hinges on the text block are loose in some areas, but pages remain attached with support. Some pages are ripped, and some pages at the end of the text block have been torn out, as pictured. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A fascinating dictionary providing different techniques and phrases used in various forms of agriculture during the first half of the nineteenth century. Illustrations are provided throughout the volume to better show the audience the best way to go about gardening. Scarce work on agricultural and horticultural best practices. Issues with binding could provide an excellent opportunity for restoration, if desired. FORN-ABE-MSB-Shelf-631-jr491

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Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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