The Book of Husbandry

"The Book of Husbandry" by Anthony Fitzherbert is a 16th-century farming guide that gives advice on everything from plowing fields to caring for animals. It teaches farmers how to get better at their jobs and make a better living. The book starts with the author explaining how important farming is and describing how farmers work hard to grow crops and raise animals, also talking about the right tools and ways to plow different types of soil. Overall, it's both a how-to manual and a reflection on the meaning of working the land responsibly.