Henry stephens book of the farm volume 3

The book of the farm 3 volume set by henry stephens, 9781108024976, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book of the farm by henry stephens book resume. The book of the farm henry stephens haftad 9781108024969. Henry stephens author of henry stephenss book of the farm. Volume 1 paperback or softback by stephens, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This 1934 volume collects some of the relics of past generations of farmers, farmyards and traditional. Cambridge university press 9781108024969 the book of the farm, volume 3 henry stephens. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry.

The book of the farm, volume 1 henry stephens full view 1889. Henry stephens, mrcs march 1796 15 september 1864 was an english doctor, surgeon, chemist, writer, poet, inventor and entrepreneur. A bit of everything, inevitably, but i do know that their farm must have been run on post1842 lines, because they use as their reference bible the book of the farm by henry stephens, first published in 1842. Henry stephens frse 25 july 1795 5 july 1874 was a 19thcentury scottish farmer, meteorologist and agricultural author. Henry stephens 17951874 was a farmer and later a writer on agriculture. While the quality of this work is acceptable, the price to buy the complete work all 3 volumes is not. Henry stephens 1795a1874 was a farmer and later a writer on agriculture.

The book of the farm is a work on agricultural practices in mid19th century england by henry stephens. I have horrible vision and i have no problems reading this book. Henry stephens is the author of henry stephens s book of the farm 3. On the whole, henry stephenss book of the farm offers excellent and in depth insight into farming during the mid 19th century. Henry stephens was a 19thcentury farming expert who wrote the original book of the farm, the essential farming manual of the period. The book of the farm, written by the 19thcentury farming expert henry stephens, was the indispensable farming bible referred to by the historians living and working on the bbc series victorian farm. Cambridge university press 9781108024969 the book of. Volume 1 describes farming tasks performed in winter. Volume i detailing the labours of the farmer, steward, plowman, hedger, cattleman, shepherd, fieldworker, and dairymaid.

This brand new version has been fully revised and edited by alex langlands, who starred on the programme, to bring its timeless wisdom to a. At medical school in london he was a friend of, and shared rooms with, poet john keats, later wrote treatises on hernia and cholera, and conducted experiments to improve writing fluids and wood stains. Dec 16, 2019 stephens died on 5 july 1874 at bonnington. This book reproduces the text of the original edition. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of agriculture and to modern day organic farmers. The book follows the seasons of the farming year, starting in winter and working round to the end of autumn. Dealing exhaustively with every branch of agriculture, vol. His multivolume book of the farm was a standard text for some seventy years after its first edition of 1844 life. In 1820 stephens acquired his own farm, on which he used modern and experimental farming methods.

This is volume 2 of a scanned multi volume reprint by cornell university of the book of the farm by henry stevens. The book of the farm cambridge library collection blog. After attending lectures on chemistry and agriculture at the university of edinburgh he boarded with a berwickshire farmer, george brown, and gained experience of agricultural work. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. One of our expert sales representatives will be glad to help you build your collection. We carry thousands of titles from hundreds of publishers, so we have what you need. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid cambridge library collection history volume 3 by henry stephens. Henry stephens was born at keerpoy in bengal, the son of dr andrew stephens, a surgeon in the east india company. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farm labourer, fieldworker, and cattleman, volume 2 at. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker and dairy maid, henry stephens the book of the farm, henry stephens. Nov 18, 2010 a bit of everything, inevitably, but i do know that their farm must have been run on post1842 lines, because they use as their reference bible the book of the farm by henry stephens, first published in 1842.

Farm book books, book price comparison at bookstores. Stephens, born in bengal in 1795, was an exact contemporary of thomas carlyle, and like him. The book of the farm by henry stephens, 9781108024945, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This 3 volume work is frequently referred to in the bbc series victorian farm. Feb 04, 2010 i loved every minute of the victorian farm series and as i watched i became aware that they were using one manual for the main background towards their work in recreating an actual working farm as in victorian times and that book was an original book of the farm by henry stephens.

Detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid volume 1 by henry stephens 2011, paperback. Tv show turns long outofprint farming manual into hot seller. The book of the farm henry stephens, john stuart skinner. The book of the farm by henry stephens cambridge core. Stephens, henry dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. Henry farm is worked by 3 generations of brockmans, plus farmhands and apprentices. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Henry stephenss book of the farm by alex langlands. Books by henry stephens author of henry stephenss book of. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid.

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Several editions of it have appeared, the fourth edition, by mr. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. The book of the farm, volume 2 volume 2 of the book of the farm. James macdonald, being published at edinburgh in 3 vols. Book of the farm hardcover mar 1 2011 by henry stephens author, alex langlands editor 3. The book of the farm detailing the labour of the farmer, steward, plowman, hedger, cattleman, shepherd, fieldworker, and dairymaid by henry stephens 1852 in three volumes. Henry stephens is the author of henry stephenss book of the farm 3. The book of the farm detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farm labourer, fieldworker, and cattleman by henry stephens, 4th edition 1889 and revised by james macdonald.

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Cambridge university press wishes to make clear that the book, unless originally published by cambridge, is not being republished by, in association or collaboration with, or. The book follows the seasons of the farming year, starting in winter and. On the whole, henry stephens s book of the farm offers excellent and in depth insight into farming during the mid 19th century. You might have seen this on the victorian farm series from bbc. The book of the farm by henry stephens 9781108024945. Cambridge library collection british and irish history, 19th century. His multi volume book of the farm was a standard text for some seventy years after its first edition of 1844 life.