The Harleian dairy system; and an account of the various methods of dairy husbandry pursued by the Dutch. : Also, a new and improved mode of ventilating stables. With an appendix containing useful hints (founded on the Authors̀ experience) for the management of hedge-row fences, fruit trees, &c.; and the means of rendering barren land fruitful. / By William Harley.
- Harley, William, -1830
- Date:
- 1829
- Books
About this work
Publication/Creation
London : J. Ridgway; Edinburgh : Bell and Bradfute, and Blackwood; Glasgow : Smith and Son, and Ogle, 1829 (Chelsea : Tilling)
Physical description
xxxvi, 288 pages, 1 leaf, 6 leaves of plates (some folding) : illustrations, portrait ; 29 cm (8vo).
Contributors
Notes
Frontispiece - portrait of William Harley.
Final leaf is publishers̀ list.
Harleys̀ Willowbank Dairy, established in Glasgow in 1809, set a new - high - standard for dairying practices. One of his innovations was the introduction of the marked pint measure.
Copy 1 Supplier: Patrick King Rare Books Binding: Original glazed olive green cloth with printed paper label on spine. Uncut.
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references.
References note
Kress C.2287.
Rothampsted p. 68.
Fussell III, p. 152.