The countreyman's jewel: or, the government of cattel. Divided into three books. The first, dicoursing of the government of horses, with approved medicines against most diseases. The second, treating of oxen, kine, and calves; and how to use bulls, and other cattel, to the yoke or fell. The third, discoursing the ordering of sheep, goats, hogs, and dogs; with true remedies to help the infirmities that befall any of them. Also, perfect instructions for taking of moles, and likewise for the monthly husbanding of grounds; and hath been already approved, and by long experience entertained amongst all sorts; especially husbandmen, who have made use thereof, to their great profit and contentment. Also directions for gardening. Gathered at first by Leonard Mascal, but much inlarged by Rich. Ruscam, Gent.

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  • The countreyman's jewel: or, the government of cattel. Divided into three books. The first, dicoursing of the government of horses, with approved medicines against most diseases. The second, treating of oxen, kine, and calves; and how to use bulls, and other cattel, to the yoke or fell. The third, discoursing the ordering of sheep, goats, hogs, and dogs; with true remedies to help the infirmities that befall any of them. Also, perfect instructions for taking of moles, and likewise for the monthly husbanding of grounds; and hath been already approved, and by long experience entertained amongst all sorts; especially husbandmen, who have made use thereof, to their great profit and contentment. Also directions for gardening. Gathered at first by Leonard Mascal, but much inlarged by Rich. Ruscam, Gent.
  • Government of cattell Country mans jewel
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Imprint
London: printed for William Thackery at the Angel in Duck-Lane, 1680.
Publication year
1680-1680
ESTC No.
R19783
Grub Street ID
77349
Description
[16], 390, [34] p., [3] leaves of plates : ill., tables ; 8⁰
Note
With additional engraved title page: The country mans jewel.

Books 2 and 3 each have separate dated title page; pagination and register are continuous.

Includes indices.

Last leaf is blank.