Facts and Observations Tending to Shew [sic] the Practicability and Advantage, to the Individual and the Nation, of Producing in the British Isles Clothing Wool, Equal to that of Spain: Together with some Hints towards the Management of Fine-Woolled Sheep. Bath: Printed by R. Cruttwell, 1800. First edition, [4], 93, [1], [2, corrigenda]pp., with half-title. [Bound with:] SOMERVILLE (John Southey, 15th Lord Somerville) 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 and 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 H

PARRY (Caleb Hillier)

Edité par London: Printed for W. Miller, 1800

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First edition, [4], 187, [1]pp., with half-title, 7 engraved plates. 2 works in one, 4to (265 x 205 mm), both with presentation inscriptions from the author, contemporary calf, cloth-back, rubbed, 'Board of Agriculture 1801' stamps in gilt on upper board. CalebHillierParry (1755 1822), a notable British physician and agricultural innovator. John Southey Somerville, 15th Lord Somerville (1765 1819) was a British agriculturist and president of the Board of Agriculture. Two contemporary works which argued convincingly for advancing Britain's domestic fine-wool industry both for individual farmers and national economic benefit and provides hands-on guidance for raising and managing fine-wool sheep. They are notable for bridging scientific thinking, medical reputation, and agricultural advocacy during a pivotal period in Britain's wool trade history. Provenance: From the library of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. Rothamsted, pp. 115 & 139.

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• Titre: Facts and Observations Tending to Shew [sic] the Practicability and Advantage, to the Individual and the Nation, of Producing in the British Isles Clothing Wool, Equal to that of Spain: Together with some Hints towards the Management of Fine-Woolled Sheep. Bath: Printed by R. Cruttwell, 1800. First edition, [4], 93, [1], [2, corrigenda]pp., with half-title. [Bound with:] SOMERVILLE (John Southey, 15th Lord Somerville) The System Followed During the Two Last Years by the Board of Agriculture ...
• Éditeur: London: Printed for W. Miller
• Date de parution: 1800
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: Edition originale
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