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The Book of Husbandry

By Anthony Fitzherbert
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The work functions as a practical handbook for rural household and estate management, offering detailed instructions on ploughing, soil and crop care, animal breeding and stable routine, timber and grafting techniques, and practical market dealings. Technical procedures and tool descriptions are combined with advice on household economy, servant oversight, moral and religious conduct, and experimental observations, often expressed in vernacular verses and learned references to guide country householders toward more productive, orderly stewardship.

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Anthony Fitzherbert

Anthony Fitzherbert was an English lawyer and agricultural writer active in the early 16th century. He is best known for his work "The Book of Husbandry," which provides insights into farming practices and rural life during his time. Fitzherbert's writings reflect the agricultural concerns of the period and offer practical advice for farmers, making significant contributions to the literature on husbandry. His work is notable for its blend of legal knowledge and practical farming guidance, positioning him as an important figure in the development of agricultural literature in England.

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