"The English Husbandman" by Gervase Markham is a comprehensive guide to farming techniques designed for early 17th-century English farmers. Acting as both teacher and manual, the work emphasizes understanding the land and using effective methods to grow crops. Beginning by highlighting the importance of farming for the community, the author promises to share insights tailored to England's environment, including information on soil types, plows, and other essential tools, with the goal to improve agricultural practices.
The English Husbandman The First Part: Contayning the Knowledge of the true Nature of euery Soyle within this Kingdome: how to Plow it; and the manner of the Plough, and other Instruments
By Gervase Markham
Discover the secrets to successful early 17th-century English farming, unlocking the land's potential through time-tested techniques and essential tool knowledge.
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About the AuthorGervase Markham was an English poet and writer. He was best known for his work The English Huswife, Containing the Inward and Outward Virtues Which Ought to Be in a Complete Woman, first published in London in 1615.
Gervase Markham was an English poet and writer. He was best known for his work The English Huswife, Containing the Inward and Outward Virtues Which Ought to Be in a Complete Woman, first published in London in 1615.
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