The farmers harvest companion . Containing, a table, shewing the area, or content of any cant or piece of land, from one red broad to sixteen, and from one rod long to a hundred, to every half quarter of a rod, both in breadth and length. Also, a table, shewing the charge of workmanship of any quantity of land, from one perch to an acre, at seventeen several prices, (viz.) beginning at two shillings per acre, and rising gradually six-pence per acre to ten shillings. Designed chiefly for the use of farmers and husbandmen in harvest; tho' very necessary for all persons who put out, or take any sort of work by the acre. The third edition. With the addition of a table, shewing the value of any number of perches from one perch to forty; and from fifteen shillings per acre to fifteen pounds, to every five shillings. Very useful for those persons who buy or sell wood by the acre. Made plain and easy to the meanest capacity. By Tho. Jarvis.
Jarvis, Tho. (Thomas). | Date: MDCCLX. [1760]