The government of cattell. Divided into three books. The first entreating of oxen, kine, and calves: and how to use bulls, and other cattell to the yoke or fell. The second discoursing of the government of horses, with approved medicines against most diseases. The third discoursing the order of sheep, goats, hogs, and dogs, with true remedies to help the infirmities that befall any of them. Also perfect instructions for taking of moales, and likewise for the monthly husbanding of grounds, and hath been already approved, and by long experience entertained amongst all sorts, especially husbandmen, whohave [sic] made use thereof, to their great profit and contentment. Gathered by Leonard Mascal.

People / Organizations

• Martha Harison ("printed for")
• Leonard Mascall (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by Thomas Harper, for Martha Harison, and are to be sold at her shop in Pauls Churchyard, at the sign of the Holy Lamb, 1653.

Publication year

1653-1653

ESTC No.

R8186

Grub Street ID

128385

Description

[6], 308, [2] p. : ill. ; 4⁰

Note

Printer's device on title page.

Title page is A2.

Books 2 and 3 have separate dated title pages with imprint "printed by E. Alsop for Martha Harrison ..."; pagination and register are continuous.

First published in 1596. Cf. McDonald, D. Agricultural writers.

Uncontrolled note

Gathered in 8s