Isbn: 9781333732875 - a study of farm buttermaking in new hampshire (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously studies the nuances of farm butter-making in 19th century New Hampshire. It starts by providing a glimpse into the broad context of butter-making, detailing the factors that led to both its prevalence and decline within the state. Detailed accounts of the tools, equipment, and conditions on over 100 local farms offer a vivid picture of the practices of the era. The author discusses best practices for cream ripening, churning, washing, working, salting, packing, and marketing, reflecting on the critical impact of each step on the final product. The book not only chronicles the mechanics of butter-making, but delves into its broader significance. It examines the influence of farm butter-making on the local economy and highlights the social and cultural importance of butter within farming communities. In doing so, the author provides insights into the broader agrarian lifestyle and the challenges and triumphs of rural life in New Hampshire during that era. 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. …