Length14h 16m
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In "Horse-hoeing Husbandry," Jethro Tull presents an innovative treatise that revolutionizes agricultural practices in the early 18th century. Tull's literary style is characterized by a systematic and empirical approach, drawing upon observation and experimentation to espouse the importance of systematic farming techniques. His discourse on the use of the seed drill and horse-drawn hoe reflects a profound understanding of agronomy, marking a pivotal shift towards the scientific methods that would later define modern agriculture. By integrating practical advice with theoretical insights, Tull situates his work within the burgeoning field of agricultural science, contributing significantly to the broader Enlightenment discourse on improvement and progress. Jethro Tull, an English agriculturist and inventor, was deeply influenced by his own experiences on his farm in Berkshire. Having initially pursued a degree in law, Tull's transition to agriculture came from a personal desire to enhance crop yield and soil management. His innovative mindset, coupled with the socio-economic pressure for increased food production during England's agrarian transformation, spurred him to synthesize his observations into practical applications, leading to the publication of this influential work. "Horse-hoeing Husbandry" is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of agricultural practices and the scientific revolution. Tull's methodological approach not only provides insights into 18th-century farming but also offers timeless principles that resonate with contemporary agricultural challenges. Readers will find in Tull's work a fertile ground for understanding the relationship between agriculture, technology, and sustainability.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length14 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 24, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE PREFACE.
3A Method how to find the Distance to which Roots extend Horizontally.
4Remarks on the Mints, &c.
5CHAP. II. Of Food of Plants.
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6CHAP. III. Of Pasture of Plants.
7CHAP. IV. Of DUNG.
8CHAP. V. Of Tillage.
9CHAP. VI. Of Hoeing.
10CHAP. VII. Of Weeds.
11CHAP. VIII. Of Turneps.
12Of Partitions.
13CHAP. X. Of Smuttiness.
14First, Want of Nourishment.
15Secondly, Want of Air.
16Thirdly, Want of the Sun’s Rays.
17CHAP. XII. Of St. Foin.
18CHAP. XIII. Of Luserne.
19CHAP. XIV. Of Change of Species.
20CHAP. XV. Of Change of Individuals.
21CHAP. XVI. Of Ridges.
22II. Of the different Goodness of a Crop.
23III. The Certainty of a Crop.
24IV. The Condition in which the Land is left after a Crop.
25CHAP. XVIII. Of Ploughs.
26CHAP. XIX. The Description of a Four-coulter’d Plough.
27The Mortise.
28The Setting-Screw.
29CHAP. XXI. Of the Wheat-Drill.
30CHAP. XXII. Of the Turnep-Drill.
31CHAP. XXIII. Of the Hoe-Plough, &c.
32Explanation of Plate VII.
33An Appendix to Chap. IX. of Wheat, p. 138. containing Memoranda for the Practisers of this Husbandry.
34INDEX.
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