Name/TitleThe Practical Farmer or the Hertfordshire Husbandman
EditionFifth
MakerEllis, William
Maker RoleAuthor
About this objectWilliam Ellis's The Practical Farmer or the Hertfordshire Husbandman, 5th edition, London 1759. Owned by T. Palmer, 1794. pp232 in hard covers, leather bound; divided into two parts, both in one volume.
The author, William Ellis, farmed at Little Gaddesden for 50 years. Although his advice was good, visitors commented that his farm was old fashioned and poorly maintained.
Medium and Materialspaper card leather ink, printer's
Measurements199x128
Date Made1759
PublisherAstley, Thomas
Publication Date1759
Publication PlaceEurope, United Kingdom, England, Greater London
Subject and Association Descriptionowner Palmer, Thomas 5.4.1794; Little Gaddesden, Herts, UK