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Some of the Five hundred points of good husbandry, newly corrected and ed. by H.M.W. [2 issues].

The book, edited by H.M.W., is a compilation of agricultural advice and practices aimed at improving husbandry. It consists of two issues and includes corrections and updates to the original content. more

Author

Thomas Tusser

Thomas Tusser, an English poet, was born in October 1524 and died on May 3, 1580. He is renowned for his pastoral poetry, which often depicts rural life and the lives of farmers. more

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