Miller's Canadian Farmer's Almanac For the Year of Our Lord 1871
MILLER, Robert
Published by Robert Miller, Montreal, 1871
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48 p. 19 cm. Edition of Thirty-Five Thousand. Paper covers missing. Pages darkened, some speckles and damp stains, rough edges. Pen and ink notations inside. Contains monthly calendars with room for memoranda, info on Royal Family, Dominion and Provincial governments, postage rates, courts of justice, banks in Canada, poultry, agricultural notes, whitewash ("one of the most valuable things in the world when properly applied"), weather wisdom ("spiders and snails are the most remarkable of all the weather prophets"). Owner's notations provide an interesting and sometimes poignant view of events on a Victorian-era farm: "Joshephene Buryed," "Old goose 14 eggs," "Butcherd three Piggs," "made cider," etc. Seller Inventory # 4339
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Title: Miller's Canadian Farmer's Almanac For the ...
Publisher: Robert Miller, Montreal
Publication Date: 1871
Binding: Disbound
Condition: Fair
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Miller's Canadian Farmer's Almanac: For the Year of Our Lord 1871
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive review of the agricultural advancements and breakthroughs that impacted Canada's 19th-century farmers. The author offers a glimpse into the methods and innovations that evolved, influencing farming practices and shaping the agricultural landscape of the time. From the challenges posed by harsh weather conditions to the varying terrain, this book explores how farmers adapted, experimented, and adopted new techniques to improve their productivity and livelihoods. It sheds light on the importance of agriculture in Canada's history and its role in sustaining communities and driving economic growth. The book also examines the broader context of agricultural practices during this period, drawing comparisons with other regions and highlighting the significance of knowledge exchange and collaboration among farmers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390432817_0
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