Henry stephens book of farming

In 1820 stephens acquired his own farm, on which he used modern and experimental farming methods. The book of the farm, henry stephens shop online for books. Henry stephens historical records and family trees myheritage. A remarkably detailed look into 19th century agricultural practices. Henry stephens book of the farm detailing the labors of the farmer steward. The book of the farm is a work on agricultural practices in mid19th century england by henry stephens. 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. The book of the farm by henry stephens 9781108024945. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker and dairy maid, henry stephens. Detailing the labors of the farmer, steward, plowman, hedger, cattleman, shepherd, fieldworker, and dairy maid, john stuart skinner author henry stephens. The book of the farm 3 volume set by henry stephens, 9781108024976, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the book of the farm by henry stephens 9781108024945 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore.

Author information henry stephens was a 19thcentury farming expert who wrote the original book of the farm, the essential farming manual of the period. The book of the farm detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farmlabourer, fieldworker, and cattleman by henry stephens, 4th edition 1889 and revised by james macdonald. Henry stephens book of the farm detailing the labors of the. We cannot guarantee that henry stephens s book of the farm book is in the library, but if you are still not. Catechism of practical agriculture henry stephens seasonal farming 1856. Henry stephenss book of the farm henry stephensalex. Henry stephenss book of the farm by alex langlands.

Anyone with an interest in the practical aspects of farming in the victorian era would enjoy picking up any of these volumes and reading a few pages, and studying the diagrams. After attending lectures on chemistry and agriculture at the university of edinburgh he boarded with a berwickshire farmer, george brown, and gained experience of agricultural work. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. The book follows the seasons of the farming year, starting in winter and working round to the end of autumn. 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. Henry stephens 1795 1874, farmer world biographical. William blackwood and sons, 1844 agriculture 679 pages.

Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. Henry stephens was a 19thcentury farmer in scotland who wrote on agriculture. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid. Dealing, exhaustively with every branch of agriculture.

Farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farmlabourer, fieldworker, and cattleman v. On the whole, henry stephens s book of the farm offers excellent and in depth insight into farming during the mid 19th century. Henry stephens, mrcs march 1796 15 september 1864 was an english doctor, surgeon, chemist, writer, poet, inventor and entrepreneur. The book of the farm, volume 4 henry stephens full view 1890. Henry stephens was a 19thcentury farming expert who wrote the original book of the farm, the essential farming manual of the period. Detailing the labours of the farmer farm steward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farm labourer, fieldworker, and cattleman by henry stephens 0. Drainage, natural or artificial, is essential alike for pastoral and arable farming. Henry stephens 1795a1874 was a farmer and later a writer on agriculture.

Details about henry stephens book of the farm detailing the labors of the farmer steward. Catechism of practical agriculture by henry stephens published by william blackwood, edinburgh and london, 1856. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of the farm. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. This brand new version has been fully revised and edited by alex langlands, who starred on the. Aug 10, 2009 henry stephens book of the farm, was first published as a guide to mixed farming in the 1840s. Henry stephens book of the farm, was first published as a guide to mixed farming in the 1840s. This book has a lot of information that can be gleaned and applied to small scale organic farms in. The book of the farm, volume 2 volume 2 of the book of the farm. This 3 volume work is frequently referred to in the bbc series victorian farm. In order to read online or download henry stephens s book of the farm ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account.

Henry stephens s book of the farm concise and revised edit. Pdf henry stephens s book of the farm ebooks includes. Editions of henry stephenss book of the farm by henry. Henry stephens 17951874 was a farmer and later a writer on agriculture. The scythe cuts, the gatherer gathers the stalks and lays them over a binding stalk, the binder binds the stalks into a sheave, and the stacker takes the sheaves and stacks them. These influential volumes, first published in 1842, contain stephens detailed descriptions of contemporary farming practices. 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, 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. Jan, 2009 tv show turns long out of print farming manual into hot seller. This brand new version has been fully revised and edited by alex langlands, who starred on the programme, to bring its timeless wisdom to a fresh audience. Journeys and experiences in argentina, paraguay, and chile by henry stephens. Tv show turns long outofprint farming manual into hot. The book of the farm henry stephens haftad 9781108024969. Henry stephenss book of the farm concise and revised. 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.

It was also used extensively in the british tv series victorian farm that follows three archaeologists and historians as the spend a year running a victorian era farm in england. The book of the farm by henry stephens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry stephens frse 25 july 1795 5 july 1874 was a 19thcentury scottish farmer, meteorologist and agricultural author. The book of the farm by henry stephens, used abebooks.

This indispensable 19thcentury reference, referred to by the historians working on the bbc series victorian farm, is now fully revised by alex langlands, who starred on the program. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker and dairy maid, henry stephens the book of the farm, henry stephens. Mar 24, 2011 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. Book of the farm by henry stephens 2011, paperback, revised. Books by henry stephens author of henry stephenss book.

The book of the farm, volume 5 henry stephens full view 1890. Not only does book of the farm document farming methods at the dawn of the industrial revolution, it provides insight into traditions that were handed down from the even more distant past. Historical records and family trees related to henry stephens. Jul 22, 20 although farming has changed irrevocably since the 19th century, there are some aspects that remain timeless, and this exquisite book is a nostalgic celebration of our rural past. Aug 12, 2009 henry stephens s book of the farm book. Join facebook to connect with henry stephens and others you may know. Spanning three volumes, 91 chapters, and 84 pages, it was the farming bible of its day. Farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farmlabourer, field worker, and cattleman v. Henry stephenss book of the farm by henry stephens goodreads. Detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, cattleman, fieldworker, and dairymaid cambridge library collection history by henry stephensbuy.

Not only does book of the farm document farming methods at the dawn of the industrial revolution, it provides insight into traditions that were handed down from the. In 1889 henry stephens noted that the part which drainage plays in agriculture can hardly be overestimated. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of agriculture and to modern day organic farmers. Sep, 20 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read henry stephens s book of the farm.

The book of the farm by henry stephens cambridge core. Henry stephens book of the farm detailing the labors of. In 1837 he sold the farm, and devoted the rest of his life to writing guides to farming for the use of inexperienced farmers. 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 tv series victorian farm. The book of the farm was originally published in 1842 by henry stephens. The the book of the farm 3 volume set 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. Upon illdrained land good farming of any sort is an impossibility. Winter was an important time for draining land on the farm. The book of the farm, detailing the labours of the farmer, farmsteward, ploughman, shepherd, hedger, farmlabourer, fieldworker, and cattleman classic reprint henry stephens 5.