1804 PENNSYLVANIA FARMER TREATISES on HUSBANDRY antique AMERICANA rare 1st ED.
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The Pennsylvania Farmer; Being a Selection from the Most Approved Treatises on Husbandry, Interspersed with Observations and Experiments.
Philadelphia:
Published and sold by Jacob Johnson & Co., Sold also by C. Pierce, and W. & D. Treadwell, Portsmouth; W.P. & L. Blake, Boston; Beers & How, New-Haven; Whiting, Backus & Whiting, and C.R. & G. Webster, Albany; O. Penniman & Co., Troy; Thomas & Whipple, Newbury-port; George Hill and Warner & Hanna, Baltimore ; R. & J. Grey, Alexandria; and S. Pleasants, and W. Prichard, Richmond;
A. Bartram, Printer, 1804.
by Job Roberts
Size 4 by 7 1/4"
V, 224 pages.
FIRST EDITION.
An early American survey of agriculture and agricultural practices, with information partially borrowed from Spurrier and Bordley, as well as some gleaned from the author's own polls.
On drink, Roberts writes : "I would wish to introduce the drinking of beer in this country, for the common drink; knowing by experience that it is the most wholesome beverage made use of, therefore recommend it to private families to brew their own beer."
There are also a few pages on cider, and some discussion of grasses.
Veterinary interests extend to a cure for Botts, a worm particularly damaging to horses.
There is also information and useful recipes regarding gypsum, plaster, salt, and 'stuffing boots'.
Original calf, some wear.
very good interior
Text in English
Reserve: $250.00
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Philadelphia:
Published and sold by Jacob Johnson & Co., Sold also by C. Pierce, and W. & D. Treadwell, Portsmouth; W.P. & L. Blake, Boston; Beers & How, New-Haven; Whiting, Backus & Whiting, and C.R. & G. Webster, Albany; O. Penniman & Co., Troy; Thomas & Whipple, Newbury-port; George Hill and Warner & Hanna, Baltimore ; R. & J. Grey, Alexandria; and S. Pleasants, and W. Prichard, Richmond;
A. Bartram, Printer, 1804.
by Job Roberts
Size 4 by 7 1/4"
V, 224 pages.
FIRST EDITION.
An early American survey of agriculture and agricultural practices, with information partially borrowed from Spurrier and Bordley, as well as some gleaned from the author's own polls.
On drink, Roberts writes : "I would wish to introduce the drinking of beer in this country, for the common drink; knowing by experience that it is the most wholesome beverage made use of, therefore recommend it to private families to brew their own beer."
There are also a few pages on cider, and some discussion of grasses.
Veterinary interests extend to a cure for Botts, a worm particularly damaging to horses.
There is also information and useful recipes regarding gypsum, plaster, salt, and 'stuffing boots'.
Original calf, some wear.
very good interior
Text in English
Reserve: $250.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1804 PENNSYLVANIA FARMER TREATISES on HUSBANDRY antique AMERICANA rare 1st ED.
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