General View of the Agriculture of the County of Lancaster - With Observations on the Means of its Improvement (Paperback)

The author and schoolteacher John Holt (1743-1801), who lived near Liverpool, wrote novels, historical works, and many contributions to The Gentleman's Magazine, including a monthly meteorological report. This survey of agriculture in Lancashire was published in 1794, with an enlarged edition (reissued here) following in 1795. The book begins with the detailed plan of the Board of Agriculture for obtaining regional surveys, such as the 'Rural Economies' of William Marshall (several of which are reissued in this series). It goes on to describe the geography, climate and soils of Lancashire, and its land holdings and land use, noting the manufacturing as well as the agricultural areas (and the improvement to the latter's soil by the spreading of 'night-soil' from the growing cities). A detailed examination of the livestock, agrarian and horticultural products of the county follows, with figures on farming costs and crop yields. This work remains a fascinating resource for social and agricultural historians.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture
Release date:	May 2018
Authors:	John Holt
Dimensions:	139 x 216 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	278
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-08326-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources
LSN:	1-108-08326-9
Barcode:	9781108083263

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