A compleat body of husbandry, . Containing rules for performing, in the most profitable manner, the whole business of the farmer and country gentleman, ... Compiled from the original papers of the late Thomas Hale, ... Reprinted at the request, and upon the recommendation, of several members of the farmers societies in Ireland. In two volumes.
Thomas Hale (18th century)
Category
Books
Date
1757
Materials
Place of origin
Ireland
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126516
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v., plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Loosely inserted: clippings from dealer's catalogues, unrelated to provenance. Provenance: Eighteenth-century armorial bookplate lettered Maxwell of Carriden (Franks 20080) [i.e. Sir William Maxwell of Carriden (d. 1771?)]. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on v. 1 pastedown in Norris's hand: Hodgson 1938. 2 vols. 5/=. 20/10 38 Lot 474.. Binding: Eighteenth-century full mottled calf over boards; red leather spine label with title: 'Hale's Husbandry'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Thomas Hale (18th century)