The Rural Economy of Glocestershire
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The Rural Economy Of Gloucestershire by William Marshall offers a detailed examination of the agricultural and economic practices in Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire, and Herefordshire. This volume delves into the intricacies of dairy farming in Gloucestershire, providing insights into the dairy management techniques employed in North Wiltshire. Furthermore, it explores the cultivation of orchards and the production of fruit liquor in Herefordshire, offering a comprehensive overview of the region's agricultural landscape.
This book presents a modern, accessible account of the rural economy of eighteenth-century Gloucestershire. Drawing on historical sources, it explores traditional farming practices, local customs, rural industries, agricultural structures, and the distinctive language of the county, offering readers an engaging introduction to the everyday life and economy of Gloucestershire before the Industrial Revolution.
Marshall's work provides a valuable historical perspective on the rural economy of the region, capturing the methods and challenges faced by farmers and producers. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of agriculture, rural economies, and the specific regional practices of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Herefordshire.
Marshall's work provides a valuable historical perspective on the rural economy of the region, capturing the methods and challenges faced by farmers and producers. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of agriculture, rural economies, and the specific regional practices of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Herefordshire.
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ISBN: 9781845880385
Published Date: April 30, 2005
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing
Language: English
Page Count: 224
Size: 9.25" l x 6.00" w x 0.63" h