Excerpt from Statistical Survey of the County of Clare: With Observations on the Means of Improvement; Drawn Up for the Consideration, and by Direction of the Dublin Society
Ireland. They seemed to be totally ignorant of the distinctions between the difi'erent breeds of animals; no discrimination, no knowledge of the value of green food, &c. &c. In short they could listen to nothing, or talk of nothing but their own breed (certainly a very good one); size, size, size, was every thing, and an encrease of that seemed to be the only desi deratum. I am perfectly convinced that, if a pair of long horns could be placed on the big head of a thick-limbed Holderness bull, he would be preferred to the Marquis of Slige'r Brown Jack.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book surveys the agriculture of County Clare, Ireland, in the early 19th century, covering such topics as climate, soil, crops, cultivation methods, and livestock. The author provides a detailed look at the agricultural practices of the time, including the use of oxen and horses for plowing, the construction of plows and other implements, and the cultivation of potatoes, wheat, barley, and oats. The author also discusses the challenges faced by farmers in the county, such as the lack of capital and the prevalence of small, inefficient farms. Through a combination of historical context and on-the-ground observations, this book offers valuable insights into the agricultural practices and challenges of early 19th-century Ireland. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334554643_0
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