Book farm henry stephens vol 1

Detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker and dairy maid, henry stephens the book of the farm, henry stephens. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. His multivolume book of the farm was a standard text for some seventy years after its first edition of 1844. The book of the farm, volume 1 stephens, henry, john stuart skinner on. Cambridge library collection british and irish history. Stephens, central states archaeological journal, vol. Sep, 20 buy the book of the farm by stephens, henry isbn. Fourth edition, revised, and in great part rewritten, by j. At medical school in london he was a friend of, and shared rooms with, poet john keats, later wrote treatises on hernia and cholera, and conducted experiments to improve writing fluids and wood stains. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. The book of the farm, volume 2 volume 2 of the book of the farm. Volume 1 paperback or softback by stephens, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.

Tv show turns long outofprint farming manual into hot seller. The book of the farm is a work on agricultural practices in mid19th century england by henry stephens. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid cambridge library collection history volume 1 by henry stephens. It softens the soil, allowing the plow to undercut the furrow made by the coulter. Henry stephens historical records and family trees myheritage. Ii, iii the book of the farm, john stuart skinner the book of the farm. We think they spuds were not designed for any utilitarian function, but that they are properly classed as ceremonials. Cambridge university press wishes to make clear that the book, unless originally published. Reuben stevens stephens, grace harris, lucy smith and elizabeth partridge. David hume, the history of england from the invasion of julius caesar to the revolution in 1688, foreword by william b. Henry stephens, mrcs march 1796 15 september 1864 was an english doctor, surgeon, chemist, writer, poet, inventor and entrepreneur. In the 1860 census williamson is listed as 59 and a farmer. The book follows the seasons of the farming year, starting in winter and working round to the end of autumn.

Periodical postage paid at frankfort, kentucky, and at additional mailing offices. Arranged by season with copious illustrations, these volumes were considered the standard work on practical agriculture. Books by henry stephens author of henry stephenss book of. These influential volumes, first published in 1842, contain stephens detailed guide to the best contemporary farming practice. Detailing the labours of the farmer farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farmlabourer, fieldworker, and cattleman by henry stephens 0. Peter stephens ludwig sr 2, peter hans 1 was born in 1742 in frederick county, virginia and died in 1783 in frederick county, virginia at age 41 general notes. This brand new version has been fully revised and edited by alex langlands, who starred on the. The book of the farm 3 volume set by henry stephens, 9781108024976, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peter and barbara were deeded 254 acres on opequon creek by her father in 1766 and also 439 acres from his father in september 1766 fred. Jan 06, 2011 henry stephens 17951874 was a farmer and writer on agriculture. The collection is organized by county, and includes a detailed table of contents at the beginning of the book, as well as a name index at the back of the book.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Henry stephens frse 25 july 1795 5 july 1874 was a 19thcentury scottish farmer, meteorologist and agricultural author. This collection consists of virginia will records extracted from the virginia magazine of history and biography, the william and mary college quarterly, and tylers quarterly. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid volume 1 by henry stephens 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In his 1854 book, henry stephens used dynamometer measurements to conclude that a plow without a coulter took about the same amount of force to pull but using a coulter resulted in a much cleaner result. The book of the farm, volume 1 the book of the farm, john stuart skinner. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid cambridge library collection. It became the handbook used by the historical interpreters working on bbc tvs victorian farm a book and dvds of this excellent series are available. Henry stephens was born at keerpoy in bengal, the son of dr andrew stephens, a surgeon in the east india.

Webber the south carolina historical and genealogical magazine vol. Detailing the labors of the farmer, steward, plowman, hedger, cattleman, shepherd, fieldworker, and dairy maid, john stuart skinner. Henry stephens was born on january 2 1747, in stonington township, new london, connecticut, to henry stephens and sarah stephens. Dealing exhaustively with every branch of agriculture, vol. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Henry stephens book of the farm, was first published as a guide to mixed farming in the 1840s.

Volume i of henry stephens standard three volume reference on farming. The book of the farm by henry stephens national library. The book of the farm, written by the 19thcentury farming expert henry stephens, was the indispensable farming bible referred to by the historians living and working on the bbc series victorian farm. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally. Lucy his wife 43, charles, 16, albert, 12, susan, 10, orris, 5, and george, 1. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Henry stephens, the book of the farm, division 6, edinburgh and london, 1889 1908 stephens book of the farm 5 th edn, revised by james macdonald, vol 2, edinburgh and london, 1908. Isbn 978 1 108024969 paperback this book reproduces the text of the original edition. The content and language reflect the beliefs, practices and terminology of their time, and have not been updated. Mar 01, 2011 i loved every minute of the victorian farm series and as i watched i became aware that they were using one manual for the main background towards their work in recreating an actual working farm as in victorian times and that book was an original book of the farm by henry stephens.