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Letters Of John Cockburn Of Ormistoun To His Gardener, 1727-1744 (1904)

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""Letters of John Cockburn of Ormistoun to His Gardener, 1727-1744"" is a collection of personal correspondence written by John Cockburn, a Scottish landowner, to his gardener during the mid-18th century. The book, originally published in 1904, provides a unique insight into the daily life and concerns of a wealthy landowner during this period, as well as offering a glimpse into the practices and techniques of gardening in the 18th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including the cultivation of various plants and vegetables, the management of livestock, the hiring of farm laborers, and the maintenance of the estate's buildings and grounds. They also touch on broader issues such as politics, religion, and social customs of the time. The book is a valuable resource for historians and garden enthusiasts alike, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who lived during it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437069549
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 192
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. oktober 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x11x235 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 370 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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""Letters of John Cockburn of Ormistoun to His Gardener, 1727-1744"" is a collection of personal correspondence written by John Cockburn, a Scottish landowner, to his gardener during the mid-18th century. The book, originally published in 1904, provides a unique insight into the daily life and concerns of a wealthy landowner during this period, as well as offering a glimpse into the practices and techniques of gardening in the 18th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including the cultivation of various plants and vegetables, the management of livestock, the hiring of farm laborers, and the maintenance of the estate's buildings and grounds. They also touch on broader issues such as politics, religion, and social customs of the time. The book is a valuable resource for historians and garden enthusiasts alike, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who lived during it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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