Essays relating to agriculture and rural affairs; in two parts, illustrated with copperplates. By a farmer. And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground, where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. Swift. Part First.

People / Organizations

• James Anderson (Author)

Imprint

Edinburgh: printed for T. Cadell in the Strand London; and William Creech Edinburgh, MDCCLXXV. [1775]

Publication year

1775-1775

ESTC No.

T56445

Grub Street ID

282895

Description

xxxiii,[1],196,[5],200-472p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

A farmer = James Anderson.

Half-title: 'Essays relating to agriculture, &c.'.

Part 2 with separate titlepage and a divisional titlepage: 'Essay VI. Miscellaneous disquisitions; doubts and queries relating to agriculture.'; the register is continuous.